In a Watched City: The Baltimore Black Panther Party
The Baltimore Black Panther Party was founded in 1968 by Warren Hart, a figure who would later be revealed as an informant for the F.B.I. and the Na...
Russia-Ukraine War Update: Latest Developments in Ongoing Crisis
Background of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has its roots in complex geopolitical, cultural, and historical con...
The Power of Media & Content Creators in the Digital Age
The media landscape is evolving, and content creators are at the forefront. Video producers, podcasters, photographers, graphic designers, and an...
Empowering Multicultural Media & Influencers in Today’s Evolving Media Landscape
The media industry is shifting rapidly, with multicultural voices playing a crucial role in shaping narratives, driving cultural conversations, a...
Empowering Black and Brown Communities: A Policy for Lasting Change
In a recent discussion, a new policy initiative was introduced with the potential to significantly impact Black and Brown communities across the Unite...
Where Writing Meets Opportunity: Meet Us at ASJA's 2025 NYC Conference
The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)’s dynamic conference returns to New York City from February 24 to 26, 2025, with ...
Empower Your Voice and Wallet: Participate in Dual Voting for Justice and Equality
In the wake of the most recent election, it’s clear that Black and Brown votes matter. But voting is only one part of the equation. History ...
Black innovators use emerging technology in areas like gaming, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence to advance equity, build Black wealth
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KFC CELEBRATES GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GENDER PARITY AMBITION
KFC also closed the gender experience gap and commits to achieving gender parity at every level across restaurant support centers and company-...
A Leap Forward in AI Governance: President Biden's Executive Order
By Nate Dillard
The Big Picture: President Biden's Executive Order on AI marks a significant step in America's approach to artificial intelli...
Solutiions to Burnout in newsrooms survey
What are the solutions to the growing problem of burnout in journalism?
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of ...
Black Dinner Party Guests of Prominent NY Doctor Hosed by White Neighbor
Shocking video just released by the BIPOCXChange shows a gathering of Black and Latino friends being repeatedly water-hosed by a White male neighbor i...
Racial Reckoning: Moving Toward Transformation and Healing (Part III: Interfaith Efforts to Secure Racial Healing and Justice)
By Dr. Lawrence Jones II
60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington still addresses America's persi...
Dreaming In The Presence of Gatekeepers Can Be Perilous: A Journey Towards Trust and Resilience
By Charles McDonald, Founder and Principal, Actualize Impact and Founder and CEO of Community Engagement Partners (CEP)
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A free online tool to help track local government and more
By Serdar Tumgoren
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Trying to keep tabs on contractors scooping up bids in the region? School boards discussing CRT? The la...
Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms: The Potential Impact on Black Communities in the U.S. and Dayton, Ohio
By Nate Dillard
The big picture: The looming U.S. debt ceiling crisis could spell financial trouble for the nation, particularly for marginal...
Eliminating the Blind Spot: It's Time for More Accurate Mainstream Media Narratives About BIPOC Communities and Institutions of Faith
How two efforts – one to build understanding between faith and the media, and one to strengthen BIPOC-owned and-serving media – can inform...
Black History & Executive Order 13985 - Interview with Keith Moore (Advancing Minority Contracting)
The Minority Business Development Agency Federal Procurement Center is presenting a Black History month podcast series during the month of February 20...
St. Louis Argus Celebrates 112 Years with a New Community Initiative
ST. LOUIS, MO – For the past 112 years, the St. Louis Argus Newspaper has established itself as a trusted voice for Missouri’s divers...
Measuring the unique impact of BIPOC media
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EURWeb: The Chronic Turns 30
EURweb in collaboration with Image Geyser and the BIPOCXChange is kicking off a yearlong multimedia examination, critique, and celebration of the arti...
Elevate Dayton among media outlets to receive funding from Google News Equity Fund
LISTEN TO ARTICLE HERE: Elevate Dayton is one of the media outlets receiving funding from the Google News Equity Fund. The outlet received $...
More money and mentorship are key to helping veteran-owned businesses thrive
A year into the pandemic, Black veteran entrepreneurs were asked to take stock of their experiences. What they said may surprise you. By Malik Ke...
Surgeon General uplifts role of multicultural media and other trusted messengers in closing COVID vaccine and health equity gaps
The Surgeon General and other health officials field questions about COVID vaccines and health equity issues from multicultural media professionals vi...
BIPOC MEDIA ICONS JENIFER LEWIS, JOSE DIAZ BALART,
ELLEN NAKASHIMA, AND SYBIL WILKES HONORED AT THE 7TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MEDIA CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER HOSTED BY COMEDIAN AND ACTRESS AIDA RODRIGUEZ
MMCD Host and Honorees. Captions (L to R): Comedian Aida Rodriguez (Host MMCD Event); Jen...
MMCA Announces Launch of the BIPOCXChange - Single Solution for BIPOC Media Engagement & Collaboration
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2022 – The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) is proud to announce the launch of the BIPOCXC...
Largest-ever global study reveals high consumer demand for more news on religion and faith, along with roadblocks among journalists and editors
The largest-ever Global Faith and Media Study is launched today, looking at the portrayal of faith and religion in the media. It reveals a strong dema...
Ben Test
The goal of this marketing plan is to launch a consistent and relevant marketing and public relations messaging awareness regiment that will effecti...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on CDC’s Recommendation of An Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated COVID-19 shots are expected to protect against the currently circulating Omicron variant, with our nation likely on a path where the majority ...
Elevate Dayton joining Ohio Black Media Collective
Elevate Dayton is building partnerships and expanding its reach across the state. The outlet is the newest member of the Ohio Black Media Collect...
Ohio Conference NAACP forming strategic partnership with the Ohio Black Media Collective
The Ohio Conference of Branches of the NAACP is continuing to prioritize and partner with Black-owned media across the state. The Ohio Conference is f...
Mi Mamá Es Machista
I grew up being told, “you can’t do that because you’re a girl” and I hated hearing that. It’s been something that has tormented me my entir...
Latina-owned Audio-First Media Startup Launches with Historic $80M Raise
Latina activists and entrepreneurs Stephanie Valencia and Jess Morales Rocketto secured $80 million in investment to launch the Latino Media Network, ...
How to Plan When You Are Your Parents’ Retirement Plan
Many 2nd generation Latinos often have to provide for themselves and for aging parents. Generations of white people have had unfettered access to myri...
Over 140 BIPOC publishers mobilized via a Web3 Ecosystem to sign CRA Comments seeking bank Investments in equitable media
Aggregating Local, Digital and Mainstream BIPOC Media On New Web3 Platform Delivers Value For Publishers Beyond News Dissemination (Washington, D...
Commentary: Could a banking law designed to end redlining drive more capital into local journalism?
A consortium of news publishers wants federal regulators to update Community Reinvestment Act rules so banks do more for local, minority-owned media.B...
Minority Business Development Agency Seeking Nominations for 2022 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards
WASHINGTON, Wednesday June 27, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking nominations fo...
The Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Celebrity Mom has partnered with the All Natural, OB/GYN Created Brand to Raise Awareness for Feminine Health and Wellness
West Palm Beach, FL - Kushae (pronounced koo-SHAY), the first OB/GYN created, plant-based feminine care system, is proud to a...
LunarX Agency is entering its next phase by launching a new suite of wrap-around consulting services called ElevateX Business Ecosystem. The agency fe...
Local faith leaders pledge partnership with relaunched Elevate Dayton
Collaboration aims to ensure that the concerns of Dayton’s underrepresented communities are heard and addressed Dayton, Ohio, June 6, 2022- A c...
Note from Publisher Nate Dillard: The story behind our solutions journalism relaunch
Dear Valued Community Member, I am pleased to announce that Elevate Dayton relaunched today as a ‘solutions journalism’ platf...
Biden Taps 1st Black Woman, LGBTQ+ White House Press Secretary
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) family joins in the celebration of Karine Jean-Pierre's appointment as the Biden Admin...
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Are Opportunity Zones a blessing or a curse?
Article Written By Elevate Dayton Publisher, Nate DillardWith the creation of the federal Opportunity Zones incentive program, $6.1 trillio...
About Our Campaign Journalism Approach
Across the country, BIPOC-, veteran-, and women-led businesses and nonprofits have disproportionately suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but what ...
Elevate Dayton part of MMCA and RJI partnership to build robust revenue stream for BIPOC media
Article Written By Elevate DaytonElevate Dayton is part of a bold new collaboration to help community media outlets tap into the billions of doll...
Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association Honors Harris Faulkner as Its Broadcast Journalist of the Year
The Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association honored Harris Faulkner as its Broadcast Journalist of the Year late last week during...
Elevate Dayton working with investors to accelerate and scale operations
Article Written By Elevate DaytonElevate Dayton is working with its first investors to accelerate and scale operations. The investors are the&nbs...
MMCA and STARZ partner for inaugural Diversity Excellence Awards reception at NABJ
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) is pleased to partner with STARZ to host the inaugural Media Diversity Excellen...
Elevate Dayton part of partnership helping publishers of color build sustainable business models
Elevate Dayton is one of three publishers of color that are the beneficiaries of a new partnership helping them build sustainable business models.The&...