Who’s Still With Us?
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. It also reminded readers that the struggle to eradicate racism is a marathon, not a sprint.
Sadly, as some in our community predicted at the time, many of those 2020 “commitments” are now fraying at the seams. It leaves people like me wondering, who’s still with us?
Rather than draft a new post on the same topic, I invite you to re-read and reflect on my earlier post, which appears on our website. And please feel free to share widely.
Farewell to Loyal Friends
I’m sad to report that two stalwart members of the BPM community passed away recently: Cheryl Jones a former PBS executive, and Pearl Bowser, an acclaimed Black film archivist. Our hearts go out to their loved ones. BPM is deeply appreciative of their decades-long commitment to elevating the work and careers of Black media storytellers.
Have a good week.
