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Hey family,
You’re receiving this post for free, but the journalism behind it isn’t. Every article, every investigation, every truth we publish takes time, labor, and care. And right now, we’re asking for yours.
The Black Wall Street Times is 100% people-powered. That means no corporate backers. No algorithms propping us up. Just you — and us — doing the work together.
Become a paid subscriber today and help us reach our next milestone: 200 paid subscribers this month.
Why Now?
Because this is about survival. It’s about scale. And it’s about building a Black-led newsroom that doesn’t flinch — not in the face of backlash, bans, billionaires, or bots.
We’re in the Top 25 for News on Substack. We’re growing faster than ever. But we can’t keep this momentum — or protect our independence — without your direct support.
Where We Are Now — and Where We’re Headed
Right now, here’s what you’ve helped us build:
163 paid subscribers
Over 41,000 free readers
#23 in the News category on Substack
That’s already powerful. But we’re just getting started.
👉🏾 With 1,000 paid subscribers, we can expand our newsroom, hire more community-based writers, and launch a full-time investigative desk.
👉🏾 With 10,000 paid subscribers, we break into the Top 5 on Substack — putting Black-led, grassroots journalism at the very top of independent media.
If you’ve been waiting for the moment to step up — this is it.
Here’s what you’re funding when you subscribe:
✅ Journalism that holds power accountable
✅ Local investigations no one else will cover
✅ Substack livestreams with real-time breakdowns
✅ Reports on Black policy, injustice, and culture
✅ Voices silenced by legacy media, amplified here
And you’re helping us build the future: a newsroom owned by the people it serves.
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What We’re Building Together
If our work has helped you see injustice more clearly…
If you’ve ever thought “Nobody else is telling it like this”…
If you believe Black stories deserve Black platforms…
Then now’s the time to invest. In truth. In power. In us.
Let’s climb higher. Let’s stay independent. Let’s make history — subscriber by subscriber.
With urgency, love, and clarity,
—The BWST Team 🖤
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