Media

A black crown illustration in graffiti style
A woman and a man are having a conversation on stage at a 1Hood event

Media for Us, By Us

We reclaim the narrative and promote change through impactful media. Research conducted by the Heinz Endowments found that only 8.9% of front-page news focused on Black men and boys, with 86% of TV stories about them focusing on crime and less than 3% focused on quality-of-life stories. The interpretation and creation of media exists across our programs, as we recognize the power of communicating the lived experience of Black people and youth as a tool for change. As Black media creators in the space, we host the successful podcasts This Week in White Supremacy and Brunch with a Black Man and curate our news platform, Black Pittsburgh.

A yellow, hand-drawn, five-pointed star on a transparent background.

Curating our culture one story at a time

this week in white supremacy

A man with short dark hair, beard, and sunglasses speaking into a microphone during a press conference or interview, wearing a red jacket. Another person, blurred in the foreground, is also wearing a red jacket. The background features a computer and electronic equipment.

Our weekly podcast is geared toward adults who want to digest the latest news and events with humor, Hip-Hop, and media activism.

Learn more

brunch with a black man

Close-up photo of a professional camera monitor capturing a woman who is in focus on the monitor. The background is blurred, indicating an indoor setting.

1Hood Media launched the Brunch with a Black Man podcast in 2022. Hosted by Miracle Jones, the podcast holds transparent and candid conversations about the personal experiences of Black men, their mental health, and navigating challenging times through Black storytelling.

Learn more

Black Pittsburgh

People sitting at a table in a modern fast food restaurant with posters on the wall, some using phones and engaged in conversation, black and white photo.

Formally BlackPittsburgh.com, Black Pittsburgh is the top online destination for Black journalism written by and for Black Pittsburghers, now housed on the 1Hood Media website.

Learn more

this week in white Supremacy

Our weekly podcast, co-hosted by 1Hood co-founder Jasiri X, 1Hood Education Director Farooq Al-Said, and Pennsylvania Abortion Fund Executive Director Miracle Jones, discusses the cultural effects and injustices surrounding white supremacy through intelligent, insightful commentary and often comedic conversations. Get it wherever you stream your podcasts or on FreeSpeech TV.

Check the Latest Episodes
An older man sitting alone at a dark table in a dimly lit room with natural light coming through a window, with a bowl and a glass on the table, and a microscope or camera mounted overhead.
Woman sitting at a table with glass of water, candles, and a microphone overhead in a well-lit room with large windows.

brunch with a black man

Brunch with a Black Man is a mental health podcast focused on telling stories of Black men. Black people are 20% more likely to suffer from severe psychological stress than their white counterparts. Even more daunting, Black men are four times more likely to die by suicide than their female counterparts.

The podcast provides a safe space to directly address the topic through the shared stories of prominent Black men in the community.

Listen Here
A young woman singing into a microphone on stage with pink and purple lighting.
People watching a performance in a dimly lit theater.

Like What You Hear?

Your support of our work keeps impactful media centering the Black experience on the air.

make a donation
A man wearing a black cap, black jacket, and Sony headphones, sitting and looking downward, with a blurred background.
A man wearing a black cap, black jacket, and Sony headphones, sitting and looking downward, with a blurred background.

black pittsburgh

 Black Pittsburgh is our premier media outlet focused on documenting Black news, life, and culture in the Pittsburgh region. The website supports Black media representation and serves as a living archive of Black life and narratives from our perspectives.

Read Here

Join 1Hood Media as a donor

Your gift supports collective liberation through art, education, and advocacy. Consider setting up a monthly gift for maximum impact without breaking the bank.

Donate Now
Man wearing sunglasses, a blue cap, orange t-shirt, headphones, speaking into a microphone in a recording studio, with a water bottle and laptop on the table.
Young woman with curly hair, glasses, and a necklace, wearing a black shirt with the word '1HOOD' in yellow letters, standing in a dimly lit room with chairs and a colorful mural in the background.
Two women sitting in a meeting or classroom, one with long black hair and pink blazer looking to the side, the other with glasses and a gray jacket looking down at her laptop.