Empowering The Next Generation of Digital Storytellers.
We empower Black creatives, journalists and reporters as they share their stories with the world.
Equipping Creatives
Funding Reporters
Training Journalists
The Problem Today
Underrepresentation
Black stories and perspectives are underrepresented in traditional news and media. On average, only 7 percent of mainstream newsroom employees are black.
Underpaid
Black journalists and reports are systematically underpaid for their contributions, earning up to 35% less than their white counterparts.
Lack of Diversity
The lack of diversity in newsrooms has resulted in inaccurate and misguided portrayals of race and the black community in the news.
Lack of Mentorship
With a shift to more digital and self-guided storytelling, there are less opportunities for creatives, journalists and reporters to access training, resources and mentors.
OUR ISSUES
Working to Support, Protect and Recognize the Critical Role
of Black Journalists, Reporters and Creatives
Access to Funding
Blavity.org funds black journalists, reporters, and creatives through fellowships and grants to finance creative projects and reporting in underserved communities.
Tools and Technology
Blavity.org provides free technology, tools and training to help black journalists, reporters and creatives continue to do what they do best.
Professional Development
Blavity.org encourages the professional development of black journalists, reporters, and creators through mentorship and networking programs.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
DONATE
Your donation to Blavity.org ensures our newsrooms can continue to deliver in-depth and investigative reporting that engages communities, advances solutions, and demands accountability.
HOST A FELLOW
Your commitment to host a Blavity.org fellow provides professional development experience to an emerging creative and supports you in amplifying diverse perspectives and stories in media and news reporting.
SUPPORT A FELLOW
Your financial support of a Blavity.org fellow allows an emerging creative to advance their career and learn new skills while working on creative projects that share their unique story with the world.
