Will the Internet Kill the Black Press? Blacksplained by Roland S. Martin

As we approach the 200th anniversary of the Black press, many people wonder if anyone is keeping that mission alive. If so, who? And how do we support them?Well, Blacksplained has the answer. Each week, ContrabandCamp’s newest weekly podcast poses one question to a scholar, expert or someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. This week, ContrabandCamp senior correspondent Tiffany D. Cross and Michael Harriot sat down with the founder of the Black Star Network streaming service and the host of the daily news show Roland Martin Unfiltered to answer this episode’s question:“Is the Black press still alive?”Chapters00:00 Defining Journalism and Content Creation03:00 The Role of Truth in Media06:02 The Responsibility of Journalists09:45 The Importance of Facts in Opinion Columns13:07 The Impact of Subjectivity in Sports and Music15:20 The Power of Facts in Debates19:58 The Significance of Showing Up for Black People22:08 Mission-Driven Service24:14 Financial Support and Funding25:36 The Importance of Black-Owned Media26:34 Challenges and Opportunities in Black Media27:38 Community Support and Engagement29:53 The Role of Black-Owned Media in Society31:38 Building and Sustaining a Media Business33:26 The Power of Black-Owned Media34:52 Sustaining Independence and Growth39:26 The Value of Black-Owned Media40:24 Sustainable Business Growth