I predict that, over the next few years, funders will increasingly prioritize equity over inclusion when considering support for BIPOC-led media organizations. Inclusion often means adding BIPOC voices to the conversation, but equity requires a deeper commitment - one that reallocates resources, addresses historical disparities, and ensures that BIPOC-led media have the capacity to thrive and lead the future of journalism.
The current sustainability models often miss the mark. They fail to acknowledge the systemic challenges BIPOC-led media face, and instead, they impose unrealistic expectations of self-sufficiency.
While sustainability is essential for any successful business, it raises an important question: Who benefits from this definition of sustainability, and who is excluded by it?
Systemic barriers - such as limited access to networks, funding opportunities, and the absence of a generational financial cushion - make self-sufficiency a distant goal.
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