AFROPOP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Program

Got an impactful local media project or community engagement program that small-to-medium-sized orgs might be able to scale, iterate or replicate? Well, Current’s Local that Works contest is accepting applications now-Aug. 20. Prize is $20K. Go here for details: http://ow.ly/oVYY50AYNRQ

BPM invites you to join our friends at #BrownGirlDocMafia as they are working to raise $400k on GoFundMe through the month of August to keep their programs running through 2021 and to jumpstart their other grantmaking initiatives. Please share the campaign. Donate. Support BGDM. Thank you! #GoFundBGDM bit.ly/GoFundBGDM

@BlackPublicMedia invites independent producers of broadcast & digital projects centered on the Black experience to apply to its 360 Incubator+ program. The intensive 3-month incubator provides fellows with workshops, network building, tools for a successful pitch, and one-on-one mentoring from seasoned media makers. #BPM360I+ applications are due Tues., Sept. 15, 2020. Details: blackpublicmedia.org

Join us Wed., July 22, 6-9pm EDT, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Thomas Allen Harris' debut film with a virtual screening and panel discussion featuring curators Shari Frilot and Rajendra Roy. Tickets are free, but registration is required: http://ow.ly/T2PI50AEmYK

Hey Family! BPM nominated film The Birth of Afrobeat needs your support in the #pbsfilmfest. It'll take you less than 10 mins. to watch and vote for this beautiful film by Opiyo Okeyo about Afrobeat percussionist Tony Allen. Check it out and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPtpuH3g394