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Written by Business Wire

Published: 18 April 2024

Screenshot from the trailer of National Geographic's "Erased: WW2's Hero's of Color" 

Continuing National Geographic’s 136-year record of giving viewers access to pivotal historical moments with new breadth and insight, the network will honor the contributions and sacrifices of overlooked Allied soldiers of color with two new specials on Monday, June 3.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 10 April 2024

‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Quinta Brunson Plans for New Coming-of-Age Teen Comedy Series / Credit: AB+DM for The New Yorker 

Abbott Elementary accolades are just the beginning for Quinta!

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 29 February 2024

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Today, streaming is the biggest game in Hollywood and Whoopi Goldberg, an award-winning actress and co-host of “The View,” is stepping into this legacy, aiming to redefine the narrative of Black representation in family-friendly streaming by investing in Blkfam.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 28 February 2024

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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Never Whisper Justice to premiere Black Girls, a documentary that illustrates the inspiring stories of multiple Black women, who transcend beyond their adversities to become advocates in their communities, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, on X1, Xumo, and Flex.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 18 January 2024

Anthony Anderson & his mom, Doris Bowman (Credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) 

Every year, the Primetime Emmy Awards bring about some very memorable moments, but this year, Black joy was on full display. As we celebrate all of the awardees, we take a look at six moments of immense Black joy during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. 

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 11 December 2023

 

Art Rust Jr. is their Curt Flood for those hosting talk shows about baseball and other sports. And, like most baseball players who reap the spoils of modern economics thanks to Flood, sports talk show hosts rarely, if ever, extend a thank you to Rust.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 21 November 2023

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They’re the first HBCU to kick off the parade.

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Written by John Schmoll | Wealth of Geeks

Published: 26 October 2023

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Is streaming turning into cable — the very thing it was created to disrupt? The landscape of television consumption is undergoing a rapid shift.

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Written by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 17 October 2023

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This season marks the second that Perez is executive producing the show and returns to last season's self-identity and belonging curriculum.

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Written by By BOTWC staff

Published: 04 October 2023

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The horror series follows Nella Rogers, a Black book publishing editorial assistant, who is gunning for a promotion in her all-white company. The show takes it to a sinister level when Hazel-May McCall arrives.