The Vanguard of Arts and Activism
1HOOD MEDIA ACADEMY IS ON A MISSION
TO BUILD LIBERATED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
We are creatives who work in and with Black communities. As one of the leading Black-led nonprofits shaping arts and culture in Pittsburgh, our work takes many forms. From community events to media productions, everything we do aligns with 1Hood Media’s values and Five Pillars of Engagement: Arts, Education, Media, Civic Engagement, and Cultural Organizing.
The Vanguard of Arts and Activism
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The Vanguard of Arts and Activism *
1Hood Media’s arts programming amplifies the voices of those most impacted by systemic inequity. We provide professional development opportunities and a platform for Pittsburgh artists to be heard through the Artivist Showcase Series, Select, and Kaleidoscope.
Art
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education
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Through Media Academy, We Keep Us Safe, and Fridays on Deck, we provide educational programs that support teens and emerging adults in media literacy, civic engagement endeavors, leadership development, and anti-violence initiatives.
We reclaim our narrative through media created to uplift Black voices and center the Black experience in ways mainstream media too often fails to. We critically analyze all media forms, create informative content, and develop independent platforms to advance social justice, build liberated communities, and counter false narratives. This includes Black Pittsburgh and our podcasts, This Week in White Supremacy and Brunch with a Black Man.
media
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civic engagement
We seek to engage traditionally excluded individuals as we work to build a truly reflective democracy. 1Hood Media’s nonpartisan civic engagement work is dedicated to increasing voter participation, addressing misinformation, and creating safe spaces for civic education training for the Black and marginalized communities.
cultural organizing
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We recognize the power of connecting cultural practices like art, music, food, and joy with organizing strategies to shift power and activate people in ways that yield policy agendas that are more responsive to community interests.
Upcoming Events
Join us in the community at one of our free or low-cost events to support local artists, get out the vote, and be part of the conversation.
by the numbers
We create meaningful, lasting impact with the support of our partners and donors.
OVER $700,000 INVESTED IN BLACK CREATIVES AND BUSINESSES IN 1 YEAR
$700K+
MORE THAN 50 CREATIVES SUPPORTED EVERY YEAR
50+
OVER 60,000 FOLLOWERS AND SUBSCRIBERS ACROSS PLATFORMS
60K+
MORE THAN 25 EVENTS ANNUALLY TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND CIVIC EDUCATION
25+
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