Blacksplained

As we approach the 200th anniversary of the Black press, many people wonder if anyone is keeping that mission alive. If so, who? And how do we support them?

Well, Blacksplained has the answer. Each week, ContrabandCamp’s newest weekly podcast poses one question to a scholar, expert or someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. This week, ContrabandCamp senior correspondent Tiffany D. Cross and Michael Harriot sat down with the founder of the Black Star Network streaming service and the host of the daily news show Roland Martin Unfiltered to answer this episode’s question:

“Is the Black press still alive?”

Chapters

• 00:00 Defining Journalism and Content Creation
• 03:00 The Role of Truth in Media
• 06:02 The Responsibility of Journalists
• 09:45 The Importance of Facts in Opinion Columns
• 13:07 The Impact of Subjectivity in Sports and Music
• 15:20 The Power of Facts in Debates
• 19:58 The Significance of Showing Up for Black People
• 22:08 Mission-Driven Service
• 24:14 Financial Support and Funding
• 25:36 The Importance of Black-Owned Media
• 26:34 Challenges and Opportunities in Black Media
• 27:38 Community Support and Engagement
• 29:53 The Role of Black-Owned Media in Society
• 31:38 Building and Sustaining a Media Business
• 33:26 The Power of Black-Owned Media
• 34:52 Sustaining Independence and Growth
• 39:26 The Value of Black-Owned Media
• 40:24 Sustainable Business Growth