We are a social enterprise dedicated to building a sustainable newsroom that modernizes the format and distribution of journalism to reconnect news to Black culture.
Our mission is to utilize the power of stories as a catalyst to shift culture normalizing inclusion and equity into the fabric of our society. We believe storytelling transcends racial and socioeconomic boundaries captivating hearts and minds, influencing more empathetic actions. As proud recipients of two Regional Emmy Awards, we stand as a distinguished news and production powerhouse. Our mission goes beyond crafting narratives; we are architects of equity, amplifying voices that resonate with the shared human experience. At the heart of our endeavors is a commitment to fostering connections and community.
BLCK Press' flagship TV news program Here's the Truth wins 2 regional Emmys in 2023 after earning 6 nominations. Season 2 and Season 3 are now nominated for another 6 nominations. Winners announced October 2024.
Our newsroom currently distributes
our reporting on the platforms of trusted independent journalist Georgia Fort and on Television. In 2025 we are relaunching our digital reporting on our own channels. We are also currently researching and developing other formats and distribution channels that will continue to foster trust and engagement with our audience.
We measure our effectiveness through engagement and audience growth, community trust, legislation and economic impacts from our reporting and our audiences civic participation. We believe these metrics will help us capture the impact journalism has on Black culture and support our company in improving our effectiveness while increasing our capacity.
Trust Across Our Brands
Listening sessions conducted by an independent party concluded BLCK Press was a top trusted source by Black Minnesotans.
One place that our newsroom distributes our reporting is via independent journalist Georgia Fort, a digital brand we own. Her online platforms were the number one preferred method for Black audiences to receive their news.
Here’s the Truth ranked higher among older demographics as it is a longer form, linear news product that publishes first on broadcast Television and then digital. It’s regionally recognized for its journalism excellence receiving 12 regional Emmy nominations in just 18 months winning 2 of the awards in 2023 with 6 pending nominations this year.
Economic impacts
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$1M to Black & Brown media makers
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38 Black businesses amplified on our platforms
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$250,000 for individuals and businesses
Engagement & Growth
We reached over 1 million people in the last year. At our peak our TV News program reached a .2 market share for our time slot
Legislation
The impact of our reporting on legislation is available upon request.