Posts in 'BIPOC Stories'

To support the creation of short video and audio that highlights the stories and efforts of immigrant individuals, families, and rapid response teams in Montgomery County and Philadelphia.

To expand "Taking Root," a community-organizer-produced documentary series which seeks to build long-term engagement and cross-racial solidarity, and mobilize Southeast Asian communities toward systemic change.

To support the “With All Due Respect Campaign,” a worker-led fight to regulate Philadelphia’s temporary workers industry and amplify the voices of Black and formerly incarcerated workers navigating exploitative labor conditions.

To support the “Black Mama's Bail Out Storytelling Campaign,” which will amplify stories of people formerly incarcerated, pre-trial in Philadelphia, through short videos that will serve as the centerpiece of their community education and advocacy work for their annual Black Mama's Bail Out campaign in Spring 2026.

To support "Voices of 52nd Street,Then & Now: A Community Archive and Celebration," which seeks to document and preserve the vital voices that contributed to the thriving of the historic West Philadelphia corridor and community, past and present, in the face of stifling gentrification and erasure.

To amplify the stories of Native Americans in Philadelphia, honoring the Native American people of the past who originally inhabited the region, and highlighting the voices, culture, and contributions of present-day Native communities living in the city today.

To support “Unveiled Stories of Parenthood: Rising Together,” which seeks to challenge stereotypes of Black and Brown parenthood by using storytelling to strengthen local parent networks and advocacy.

To support “Beyond Islamophobia: Stories of Resilience,” which seeks to showcase stories of resilience in the face of rising anti-Muslim racism and amplify moments of hope in our communities.

To support Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation's rebranding efforts and expenses related to the upcoming festival.

To support the general operations of Blackstar, which elevates the stories of Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmakers and builds community through independent film.