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The troubling story of the African artwork that fills European museums, and whose return is now being demanded by their countries of origin. Through the burning question of their possible restitution, the film invites us to reconsider both our cultural heritage and museums' role in reinventing our relationship with Africa.
Black Public Media Launches Gender Affirming Doc Series During LGBT History Month Photo Black Public Media Launches Gender Affirming Doc Series During LGBT History Month
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022

The Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit dedicated to creating and producing media content about the Black experience has commissioned Feral Films and Sophia Clark (they/them) to direct I Am Who I Say I Am, a three-part series of micro-documentaries with feel-good stories of gender affirmation...

THE COLOR PURPLE'S Danielle Brooks to Host Season Eleven of AFROPOP Photo THE COLOR PURPLE'S Danielle Brooks to Host Season Eleven of AFROPOP
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks, star of Netflix's blockbuster series Orange Is the New Black, has been named host of the eleventh season of the public television series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. Brooks will help guide audiences as they journey through AfroPoP's new slate of doc...

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Award Photo THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...

Black Public Media To Honor Sam Pollard At Pitchblack Awards Photo Black Public Media To Honor Sam Pollard At Pitchblack Awards
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2023

Black Public Media to honor trailblazing filmmaker Sam Pollard at PitchBLACK Awards on April 25. The event will feature a retrospective of Pollard's work and announce winners of up to $150,000 in development funding for Black content creators....

Nicholas L. Ashe, Tina Lifford And More To Celebrate 10 Years Of 'AfroPoP' Photo Nicholas L. Ashe, Tina Lifford And More To Celebrate 10 Years Of 'AfroPoP'
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2018

Black stars of television and documentary and narrative filmmakers converging to celebrate Black Public Media (BPM)'s signature series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange; the public television documentary series about the global Black experience is now in its 10th year. Black Public Media is a ...

Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special Photo Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024

Celebrate Black Music Month with AFROPOP's special on jazz legend Roy Hargrove, a two-time Grammy winner who influenced neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, and left a lasting impact on the jazz world....

Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special Photo Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024

Celebrate Black Music Month with AFROPOP's special on jazz legend Roy Hargrove, a two-time Grammy winner who influenced neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, and left a lasting impact on the jazz world....

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Award Photo THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...

Black Public Media Marks 40th Anniversary with '40 for 40 Media Game Changers' List Photo Black Public Media Marks 40th Anniversary with '40 for 40 Media Game Changers' List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2020

Committed to the ongoing fight of speaking truth to power and amplifying voices of diversity across America for four decades, Black Public Media (BPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming the creatives, curators and institutions that have pushed forward Black storytelling with the release o...

Black Public Media to Receive $25,000 NEA Grant Photo Black Public Media to Receive $25,000 NEA Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2024

The National Endowment for the Arts has named Black Public Media as the recipient of a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects....

Black Public Media Announces Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Deadline Photo Black Public Media Announces Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Deadline
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2018

Black Public Media (BPM) announced a call for applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund (JJMSF) on Monday. Established with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the $300,000 scholarship fund is inspired by the life and work of Jacquie Jones, the Peabo...

Meet the Cast of CHOIR BOY- Now in Previews! Photo Meet the Cast of CHOIR BOY- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - December 12, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club is hosting the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Trip Cullman. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...

International Music Icon Angelique Kidjo New Doc QUEEN KIDJO Reigns During 15th Anniv Photo International Music Icon Angelique Kidjo New Doc QUEEN KIDJO Reigns During 15th Anniversary Season Of AFROPOP
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2023

Queen Kidjo will hold court during season 15 of the award-winning documentary series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. ...

AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Returns For Season 13 On WORLD Channel Photo AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Returns For Season 13 On WORLD Channel
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2021

AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the acclaimed documentary series showcasing contemporary stories from all corners of the African Diaspora, returns for season 13 this April with five new episodes. ...

World Channel Announces New Schedule for AFROPOP Photo World Channel Announces New Schedule for AFROPOP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 06, 2020

The 12th season of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns to WORLD Channel this Monday, February 10, following a brief hiatus due to live coverage of the impeachment trial. The public television series, dedicated to bringing American audiences true life stories of contemporary life in the A...

THE COLOR PURPLE'S Danielle Brooks to Host Season Eleven of AFROPOP Photo THE COLOR PURPLE'S Danielle Brooks to Host Season Eleven of AFROPOP
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks, star of Netflix's blockbuster series Orange Is the New Black, has been named host of the eleventh season of the public television series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. Brooks will help guide audiences as they journey through AfroPoP's new slate of doc...

AFROPOP Returns for Season Twelve Photo AFROPOP Returns for Season Twelve
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 04, 2019

Black Public Media's acclaimed documentary series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange is back in 2020 for its 12th season! Dedicated to telling real-life stories of culture, art and life from across the African Diaspora, AfroPoAfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns in January for its 12...

World Channel Celebrates Juneteenth With 19 Films Photo World Channel Celebrates Juneteenth With 19 Films
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022

Selections from its curated playlist by noted filmmakers including Stanley Nelson, Ken Burns, Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster, Sam Pollard and Yoruba Richen run all month on a variety of platforms, including WORLD Channel, WorldChannel.org, WORLD Channel’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page, PBS Pas...

Black Stars and Filmmakers Celebrate 10 Years of AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHA Photo Black Stars and Filmmakers Celebrate 10 Years of AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
by Macon Prickett - February 13, 2018

Black stars and filmmakers converged on the Harlem Stage Gatehouse on Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. The event featured a screening of the documentary program's season finale , Fatal Assistance, award-winning director Raoul P...

AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Celebrates 10th Anniversary Photo AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2018

AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Celebrates 10th Anniversary...






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