“A media support network integrated into the community to shift and grow the culture of media.”

- BMA Motto 

 

 

 

 

Mission

 

Black Media Association builds equity in all media related fields through support, education and access to resources; promoting diverse authentic storytelling with representation of marginalized arts, identities and issues; placing emphasis on education, organization, diversity and ethics.

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Founded on October 30th, 2017

at Eastern Michigan University

in Ypsilanti, Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose

 

BMA enables a union of students and professionals dedicated to:

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(a)Being an exemplary group of professionals that honor excellence in media.

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(b) Increasing the number of Black media professionals working as journalists writers, editors, and other staff at the Eastern Echo, and other media entities.

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(c) Promoting and advocating the best media practices with respect to coverage of Black communities and other marginalized topics within the black diaspora.

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(d) Encouraging and supporting Black scholars that aim to work in media related fields and/or become entrepreneurs.

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(e)  Providing in house professional development opportunities, as well as creating greater access to fellowships, internships, grants and scholarships.

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(f)  Increasing the number of Black faculty and leaders in academic media programs.

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(g)  Strengthening ties between Black media professionals across the nation and world.

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(h) Engaging in programming and events to develop, advocate and expand the mission of Black Media Association.

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(i) Working to develop the skills and network of all our members to best serve Black Media Association, Eastern Michigan University and beyond.

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