By: MMM Editorial Team
Media 2070, a leading advocate for media reparations and Black narrative power, has been featured in the Center for Community Media’s (CCM) newsletter for Black Narrative Power Month. The Q&A dived into the importance of BNPM, the teams various events and the toolkit and how others can learn more about media reparations. This feature underscores media reparations growth as a movement and Media 2070's dedication across the industry to exposing historical media harm, advocating for reparations, and ensuring an abundant future for Black-owned media.
Media 2070's feature in the Center for Community Media emerged from a meeting facilitated by Mañón Media with CCM Black Media Initiative Director Cheryl Thompson-Morton. This connection not only secured Media 2070’s presence in the newsletter but also confirmed their participation in the upcoming Black Media Futures conference, a crucial gathering focused on the future of Black media that will feature keynote speaker April Ryan.
Media 2070’s Vision for Reparative Journalism Featured in Center for Community Media
Media 2070 is pushing for reparative journalism, acknowledging and addressing the historical harms of the media industry while fostering an abundant future for Black storytelling. As outlined in the CCM newsletter, their work is deeply rooted in the belief that Black narratives and control are essential to repairing past injustices and ensuring an equitable media landscape. It's critical to fund Black Media and push back on mainstream media that utilizes harmful narratives or styles.
The feature in CCM’s newsletter delves into Media 2070’s core mission:
Exposing media harm – Tracing how anti-Black narratives have been embedded in American media since its inception.
Advocating for media reparations – Calling for financial and structural investments in Black-owned and community-led media.
Building Black narrative power – Strengthening the ability of Black communities to control and distribute their own stories.
A Catalyst for Collaboration: Mañón Media’s Role in Pitching, Securing this Placement
Manon Media played a key role in facilitating Media 2070’s connection with the Center for Community Media, reinforcing the importance of strategic partnerships in the movement for media justice. By securing a conversation with Cheryl Thompson-Morton, Manon Media helped pave the way for Media 2070 to not only be featured in the newsletter but also to participate in the Black Media Futures conference on March 14. This virtual event, commemorating the 197th anniversary of the Black press, will address pressing issues such as:
The Black Vote and Democracy’s Future
Reparations for Black Media
Leveraging AI for Black Media Impact
Freelancer Networking Opportunities
The Importance of Black Narrative Power
As Media 2070 champions Black narrative power, their inclusion in CCM’s newsletter and upcoming conference solidifies the growing recognition of their work. Their Black Narrative Power Month initiative underscores the need for abundance-based storytelling, moving beyond the myth of scarcity that has often hindered Black-led media efforts or the desire to uplift Black narratives across the industry. The initiative amplifies the voices of Black journalists, community storytellers, and media makers committed to shifting the narrative toward justice and equity.
Continuing the Momentum
Manon Media remains dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations like Media 2070 secure the visibility and credibility they deserve. Through strategic media placements and high-impact partnerships, Manon Media ensures that the conversation on reparative journalism remains at the forefront. PR isn't just pitching and securing press placements, it's the holistic organization of your audience, partnerships and team to maximize relationships and reach.
To learn more about Media 2070’s work and their involvement in the Black Media Futures conference, visit their website and join the movement toward a just and reparative media system.
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