by Leslie Fields-Cruz For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a season of family, food and joy. For our indigenous cousins, however, it is also a season of remembrance, cultural affirmation and mourning. I view this season as one to be thankful, be informed and stay connected. During this Native American Heritage…

by Leslie Fields-Cruz We’re publishing this week’s edition of the Weekly Dispatch early today because it’s Election Day! Many states offer a variety of early voting options, so perhaps you have already voted. But if not, I’m writing to remind you that your vote matters! Over the years, BPM has…

by Leslie Fields-Cruz When LaTondra Newton left her post as chief diversity officer at Disney this summer, the company said she was leaving to “pursue other endeavors.” Newton is just one of several senior Black women film executives who called it quits this year. Their burst of departures came not…

by Leslie Fields-Cruz We’re living in perilous times. There is ongoing social unrest and political chaos in the U.S.A. Gangs are running amok in Haiti. The bloodletting in Sudan and Ukraine is relentless. Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe. Authoritarianism is on the rise. …

by Leslie Fields-Cruz Back in 2020, I wrote a Dispatch titled, “Eradicating Racism Requires a Full Commitment; It’s Not Just ‘A Thing.’” My post thanked those who’d pledged their support and solidarity for the #Black Lives Matter movement and organizations like BPM. …

Leslie Fields-Cruz Next week, the United States Congressional Black Caucus will hold its annual legislative conference. The convening provides a platform for Black lawmakers, thinkers and influencers to come together and discuss the issues that matter most to Black communities. …

by Leslie Fields-Cruz Black. African American. Afro-American. Black Diaspora. Africa. Negro. Colored. Nigger. Nigga. Race. Racism. Oppression. Revolution. Evolution. History. Discrimination. Segregation. Integration. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Police Brutality. Injustice. Justice. Political. Sex. Sexuality. Gender. Homophobia. Homophobic. Celebration. Family. Pronouns. Economic. Disparity. Agenda. HBCU. Greek. Immigration. Migration. Lynching. Massacre. Incarceration. Freedom…

by Denise Greene The submission portal for this year’s Open Call for climate stories opens Friday, Sept.1. If you’re a newcomer to our Open Call and want to learn about how the process works, everything you need to know is currently on our website. Still have questions after reviewing that…

by Leslie Fields-Cruz Last week, as the island of Maui was ablaze, I thought of my dear friend Leanne Kaʻiulani Ferrer. From 2013 until her death in August of 2021, she was my counterpart at Pacific Islanders in Communications where she spent the final decade of her life creating opportunities…