Why We Tell Our Own Stories

For generations, Black and Brown voices have been filtered through someone else’s lens. Our stories — our triumphs, our struggles, our history — have too often been told without us, about us, or around us, but rarely by us. This gap in representation has shaped public perception, influenced policy, and erased the full truth of who we are.

At Ebony Info, we believe that owning our narrative is an act of liberation. When we report on our own communities, we bring accuracy, context, and cultural understanding that no outside observer can replicate. We know what it means to walk in these neighborhoods, build these businesses, raise our children in these systems, and still find joy and resilience in every challenge.

Covering our own news is more than journalism — it’s preservation. It’s about ensuring that our stories are recorded with integrity, that our leaders are recognized, and that the next generation sees their value reflected in the headlines. When we control our story, we control how our history is written and how our future is shaped.

The Northwest is home to powerful Black and Brown communities — artists, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, and everyday people making a difference. Ebony Info exists to make sure their work doesn’t go unnoticed, their voices don’t go unheard, and their impact doesn’t fade in silence.

We tell our own stories because no one can speak our truth better than we can.