Founded in June 2020, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute was created to unite and advance Black-owned media businesses, educate the public on the importance of these platforms, and provide resources to support. Black-owned media outlets that have been a beacon for Black communities for over 190 years.
BOMESI has curated a public database of Black-owned media companies across the country. These companies have stood on the front lines for issues such as voting rights, civil rights, fair pay for all, unionization, education equity, healthcare disparities, and many other issues that impact Black people and reflect the current state of civil unrest.
