programs
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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.
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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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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.
education
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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.
civic engagement
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.