Help Us Keep Sharing Untold Black Stories
I AM History is an independent platform dedicated to Black history and culture built by Black creators, powered by our community. We don't have a corporate backer. What we have is you. Every donation goes directly towards creating more content, paying Black writers and photographers fairly, and making sure the stories that deserve to be heard actually reach the people who need them.
What your money actually does.
Paying Black writers, photographers, and creatives a fair rate for their work
Producing new long-form features, historical deep-dives, and cultural spotlights
Hosting and maintaining the platform so it stays free and accessible for everyone
Curating and running community events that celebrate Black history in real life
Growing our archive of Black stories — so future generations have a record to come back to
Every amount makes a difference.
£5 Helps cover the cost of research for one new story, the first step in bringing a hero's legacy to light.
£15 Contributes towards platform costs that keep I AM History free and accessible to readers everywhere.
£25 Goes directly towards paying a Black creator fairly for their time, their craft, and their story.
£50+ Funds a full feature, research, writing, photography, from start to finish. A story that wouldn't exist without you.