At Think Black we create media on Black History and Black Culture.
Think Black Projects
I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
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Step into the powerful short documentary I Bear Witness. This film unveils untold stories of resilience and survival and unearths an unforgettable narrative that transcends time, making history feel immediate and urgent. Think Black was honored that Drew Brown signed on with us to bring this project to life. We were honored to have our film selected for the St. Louis Public Library Film festival. Here is the trailer. Use the Contact Us Form if you would like to host a screening. We are also raising funds for the full documentary. If you would like to donate, use the QRcode.
The Broadview in East St. Louis
I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
Think Black is honored to say that we worked with Efficacy Consulting & Development, the developer of the historical Broadview Hotel, to collect histories of legendary African American East St. Louisans to be featured throughout the building. The new Broadview is a 44-million-dollar development in East St. Louis. It is the largest development in the Metro East since the Casino Queen. When the hotel was built in the 1920s, Blacks were not allowed to be guests. The new Broadview is expected to open in 2025.
Think Black Collaborations
Journeys to Justice: Reckoning with Illinois" History and Legacy of Anti-Black Terror
Journeys to Justice: Reckoning with Illinois" History and Legacy of Anti-Black Terror
Journeys to Justice: Reckoning with Illinois" History and Legacy of Anti-Black Terror
We are honored to work with Journeys to Justice. Everyone is invited to attend this free Symposium.
Journeys to Justice Symposium and Workshop
April 4-5, 2025
Springfield, Illinois, Wyndham City Centre
700 E. Adams, Springfield, IL 62701
CDF at SIUE: Oral History Collection
Journeys to Justice: Reckoning with Illinois" History and Legacy of Anti-Black Terror
Journeys to Justice: Reckoning with Illinois" History and Legacy of Anti-Black Terror
We were honored to work with the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to collect Oral Histories from community elders. This initiative not only preserved community heritage but fostered intergenerational connections. Through these activities, students developed essential skills in communication, media production, and media preservation, thus becoming stewards of their community's cultural legacy. To see the video overview click here.
Discover Our Content
The BBL Platform Podcast
The BBL Platform
Are you stepping into your purpose? On the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast we interview successful Black women in a myriad of professions on their journey to success. #Blackpodcast
I Bear Witness: Freedom Fighters on the Frontlines
It is an eight-episode limited interview series where we interview activists from the 1960 Civil Rights Movement and the uprisings in Ferguson. Click here to watch.
Week 1: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Mike Brown
Week 2: From Protest to Politics
Week 3: BAM!: The Black Arts Movement
Week 4: The Movement: Past, Present, and Future
Books On Black History
Books On Black History
Learn more about our books on Black History. We cover freed former enslaved persons narratives about life on the plantation. We also cover important Black East St. Louisans.