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The importance of Black-owned media companies cannot be overstated in today's  socio-political climate where the voices and perspectives of Black people are routinely marginalized, misrepresented or outright silenced by mainstream media outlets. As we witness an alarming resurgence of overt racism, white supremacy, and fascist ideology emboldened by dog whistle politics from the highest levels of government, it is more critical than ever for the Black community to invest in and support media platforms that are owned and controlled by us.  Black-owned media provides an essential counternarrative to the dominant discourse, allowing us to tell our own stories, control our narratives, and disseminate information that is relevant and empowering to our communities. In a media landscape increasingly consolidated and beholden to corporate interests, Black-owned media offers a vital space for independent journalism, cultural expression, and political critique that is unapologetically B...