I Am Deeply Concerned...
My People,
I’m deeply concerned.
At a moment when independent journalism is more necessary than it has ever been, it has also become more dangerous than ever before.
Truth is being drowned out by noise.
Facts are being distorted by propaganda.
And journalists—especially those willing to ask uncomfortable questions—are being attacked, silenced, discredited, or pushed to the margins.
This is not accidental. It’s deliberate.
When information becomes inconvenient, the first target is press freedom. And when independent voices lack resources, they are the easiest to crush.
The only way we break through this moment is by being more equipped, more rigorous, more protected, and more independent than the forces trying to silence truth.
And all of that requires real resources.
It requires investment.
It requires community.
That’s where you come in.
If you’ve been watching my work on YouTube.
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If these analyses have helped you see the world more clearly, think more critically, or feel less alone in your questions—
I’m asking you to help us grow.
By upgrading to a paid subscription, you are directly supporting independent journalism. You are helping us build the infrastructure, research capacity, legal protection, and editorial freedom needed to ensure that our stories don’t disappear, don’t get diluted, and don’t get buried.
This isn’t just about content.
It’s about safeguarding truth.
It’s about protecting Black voices and independent perspectives.
It’s about refusing to let power go unquestioned.
If you can upgrade—please do.
And if you already have—thank you. Truly.
This work survives because of community.
And together, we can make sure it endures.
Thank you!
Sandra Babu-Boateng

Im subscribing now love your work we need more real independent journalism that we can trust
Can you connect aspiring independent writers to any trainings? Would you consider offering a fellowship of your own?