{"id":148994,"date":"2020-12-28T15:25:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=148994"},"modified":"2020-12-28T15:25:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:25:10","slug":"bpm-launches-emergency-relief-fund-for-black-creatives-in-financial-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/bpm-launches-emergency-relief-fund-for-black-creatives-in-financial-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"BPM Launches Emergency Relief Fund For Black Creatives In Financial Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BPM-ERF-Vector-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-148997\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring to light many of the inequities of the modern world, the precipice upon which many independent artists often live has been thrown into sharp relief. Black Public Media (BPM), a nonprofit with a 40-year record of supporting artists who create and produce media content about the Black experience, has launched the BPM Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to provide financial assistance to Black creatives and media makers facing crises brought on by unforeseen emergencies. Donors interested in helping BPM reach its goal of raising $20,000 for the fund can contribute to the BPM year-end campaign, now through the end of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An offshoot of BPM\u2019s COVID-19 Relief Fund \u2014 which was created in spring 2020 and saw the nonprofit award a total of $30,000 to 36 creatives in grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 \u2014 the new BPM Emergency Relief Fund will be a permanent reserve, positioning BPM to provide succor to Black artists during times of catastrophe. Through the fund, BPM will offer assistance to artists currently working on BPM-funded projects or those within their archive of projects who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters, and medical emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe sudden changes brought to everyday life because of COVID-19 and the shutdown of many aspects of the arts communities exposed how vulnerable many creatives are to drastic changes to their livelihood,\u201d said BPM Executive Director Leslie Fields-Cruz. \u201cWith our new Emergency Relief Fund, we aim to help the independent artist community survive unanticipated emergencies even as the pandemic eases.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those wishing to help BPM reach their goal of $20,000 for the ERF can make donations by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate\/emergency-relief-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate\/emergency-relief-fund\/<\/a>. One hundred percent of donations made to the fund will go directly to Black artists in need. One-time contributions of all sizes and recurring gifts are welcome. Similarly, during December, supporters who buy merchandise at the new Black Public Media Shop, will see all proceeds from their purchases benefit the ERF. Shoppers can visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate\/shop\/#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate\/shop\/#!\/<\/a>&nbsp;to find items including sweatshirts, T-shirts, mugs, face masks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BPM will announce the eligibility requirements and date when the ERF will begin accepting financial requests next year. Interested donors with questions about the ERF or other ways to support BPM can visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/donate<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about BPM and its programs, visit the website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackpublicmedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blackpublicmedia.org<\/a>, and follow the organization on social media at @blackpublicmedia on Instagram and Facebook and @BLKPublicMedia on Twitter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ABOUT BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black Public Media&nbsp;<\/strong>(BPM)&nbsp;is committed to enriching our democracy by educating, enlightening, empowering and engaging the American public about the Black experience. 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