Support the Work
The Black Ordinary is a grassroots project, proudly supported by in-kind community donations, individual grant awards, and select sponsors. The following list contains options for how you can support us in platforming Black-American oral histories, artistic innovation, embodied cultural traditions, and multidisciplinary archival practices!
We are proud to be for us, by us, and funded by us!
Connect with us!
If your money is funny, we understand!
Know that your online support goes a long way.
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, follow us on Instagram, listen to our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Oh, and tell your friends about us at brunch, happy hour, or the next cookout too!
Donate to the
Collaborator Fund
Your contribution pays for the time and expertise of the Black writers, artists, scholars, and community leaders who are cherished guests on the Black Ordinary Podcast!
This fund also supports public programming initiatives (panel discussions, online workshops, etc.)
(Select "Collaborator Fund" from the dropdown menu.)
Extraordinary Sponsor
Your contribution earns you a permanent spot on The Black Ordinary's website. Extraordinary Sponsor names and logos are listed in the footer of the website and newsletter, and added to the written credits of each podcast.
(You can also remain anonymous, if you prefer.)
Newsletter Shoutouts
Want your name listed at the top of our next e-newsletter? We're happy to shout you out as a supporter of TBO!
*Note: E-newsletters are distributed monthly; shoutout donations received after the 20th day of the month will be included in the following month's e-newsletter.
(Select "Newsletter Shoutout" from the dropdown menu. Wanna remain anonymous? Select "General Support" from the dropdown menu.)
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(For Business Owners)
Purchase Digital Ad Space
Do you own/work for a Black business/organization? Do you have a Black-Owned service or product you'd like to advertise? Or an event you'd like to promote?
Purchase ad space in our next e-newsletter!
Donate to the Editorial Fund
Your contribution goes directly towards the stipend fees for Black writers, artists, and scholars who contribute to The Black Ordinary's digital magazine!
(Select "Editorial Fund" from the dropdown menu.)
(For Business Owners)
Sponsor a Podcast Episode
Are you a Black business owner? We'd love to feature you on The Black Ordinary Podcast!
Business owners can purchase up to two 20 second advertisement slots per podcast session. Podcasts are broadcasted to a national audience and live in perpetuity on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and The Black Ordinary's website.