The Notice Blog

Our primary focus is to provide a news media platform that not only focuses on investigative news reporting on issues concerning underrepresented communities but also sustains a space for journalists/activists/everyday people from underrepresented communities to tell the news from their perspective, as well as express their experiences and viewpoints through creative narratives. The goal is to help foster underserved communities’ participation in digital media, which will subsequently further gains in employment in the fields of journalism & digital media, as well as help further community involvement in social justice initiatives concerning their own respective communities.

Co-Op Capitalism Program

Launching self-sustainable business initiatives that primarily support liberation through various methods. Our first project initiative, Black Thoughts, was a therapeutic Mango Shea Butter that donated 10% of gross sales profit to the Movement For Black Lives, and the United Negro College Fund. In terms of charitable goals, this helps eliminate prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law;

The Willow Project

The "Willow" project focuses on hiring BIPOC folx behind the camera, as well as in front of the camera.

And that’s not just through furthering representation of BIPOC in “White spaces,” but by continuing to encourage their employees in positions of power throughout the entire filmmaking process.

We’re also requiring that the production hire 90% BIPOC folx, hire locally, work safely (according to SAG-AFTRA safety guidelines), AND to host an ongoing series of panel discussions and workshops for BIPOC/Queer/Marginalized folx in media.

This project is meant to serve as a guide point, a Green New Deal for Hollywood’s problem with White Supremacy, Queerphobia, and Misogyny.

Our Mission includes employing Black Women and BIPOC folx behind the camera. Not only will Willow employ an entirely Black principal cast, made up of mostly Black women, but all of our Department Heads will be Black Women as well.

Fiscal Sponsorship

Offering funding opportunities for BIPOC/Queer/Immigrant journalists, artists, and activist groups/projects. 

The Anansi Project

The “Anansi” project seeks to foster and support innovation, community-building, and the exploration of experimental storytelling in BIPOC, Queer, Immigrant, and Working Poor artists living in New York.

The “Homecoming” Project

(coming soon)

The “Homecoming” project promotes, develops, and supports the insight & community-building of Black artists exploring lesser-known aspects of African Diaspora.

The Notice Blog Film Festival 

(coming soon)

Spotlighting and rewarding ground-breaking work in Journalism, Art and Activism. This project seeks promote media that helps eliminate prejudice and discrimination, as well as the advancement of education about topics and issues pertinent to marginalized communities living in the US.

Artist Grant

(coming soon)

In 2022, we’re offering our very FIRST Artist Grant for $2,500 to a multidisciplinary artist to commission them for a project that channels our motto: “Always Question. Always Explore.”

Submit to: Paul A. Notice II  | 4th Ave, P.O. Box 1646, New York, NY 10003 | 917-593-0369 | paul@thenoticeblog.com

Personal Statement, Name, Address, Portfolio of Related Work, Resume, References, Project Description & Explanation of why Project relates to our charity's goals and values.

Applications Accepted Beginning: February 24th, 2022
Application Deadline: June 31, 2022
Notification of Winner: August 1, 2022
Project Debut:  November 10th, 2022