Black Future Newsstand brings Houston together for a one-day exhibit on maternal health and media
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At Sanman Studios on Oct. 31, the nationally traveling installation spotlighted Texas’ maternal health crisis and the role of media narratives—kicking off four weeks of citywide programming and conversation.
By: MMM Editorial Team
Houston showed up this weekend for the Black Future Newsstand (BFN)—a one-day, immersive exhibit at Sanman Studios that centered Texas’ maternal health crisis and the power of media to shape public understanding. Organized by Media 2070, the Houston stop is the fifth in a national series, pairing art, journalism, and community dialogue to push more accurate, humane coverage of Black communities.
“Our goal is simple: shift narratives so solutions—and the people driving them—get the visibility they deserve.”
Black Future Newsstand Houston
BFN Houston featured a reimagined “newsstand” of Black outlets and literature, live programming on maternal health, climate, and environment, and conversations with local leaders and national partners. The one-day activation launches four additional weeks of programming across the city and region—an on-the-ground approach that extends the impact far beyond a single evening.
Texas remains one of the most dangerous places in the U.S. to give birth, and the conversation in Houston connected that reality to coverage: how headlines frame the issue, whose voices get quoted, and which solutions gain traction. Speakers emphasized that better storytelling is a public-health intervention—because policy, funding, and public will all move where attention goes.
“When media names root causes and amplifies lived expertise, communities get traction—and mothers get care.”
The exhibit also invited attendees to explore a bookshelf of Black press, zines, and books—positioning culture and journalism as tools to document harm and build futures. Local artists and advocates curated moments of joy and rest throughout the space, reminding us that celebration and strategy can coexist.
What’s next:
Media 2070 and partners will continue Houston programming in November—deep-dive sessions, community conversations, and media skill-shares—so that press, policymakers, and residents can align around accurate coverage, practical solutions, and accountability. If your newsroom, classroom, or organization wants to host a session, reach out and we’ll connect you with the team.
“Houston’s response proves there’s appetite for journalism that heals—even when the headlines are heavy.”
How to plug in
Join upcoming programs: Follow Media 2070’s channels for dates and details.
Pitch a session: Invite BFN speakers to your campus, newsroom, or coalition meeting.
Support the work: Share coverage, cite Black experts, and invest in outlets that serve impacted communities.
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