A (month-long) place in the sun
Tags: AFRICAN American History Month; SPECIAL months; TELEVISION broadcasting -- United States; AFRICAN Americans on television; SPECIAL events
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- It's Time to Be Taken Seriously. Curry, Sheree R. // Television Week;2/13/2006, Vol. 25 Issue 7, p9
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- No Thank You, Mr. Chairman. Malone, Michael // Broadcasting & Cable;4/30/2012, p24
The article discusses the move of several television stations to maximize their broadcasting spectrum in the U.S. It highlights the initiative of the WJZY-WMYT to implement the most aggressive multicasting programming dial and broadcasting capability. It also notes that the network will debut...
- Cable Nets Seize 'Black History' Spotlight. Hogan, Monica // Multichannel News;01/29/2001, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p10
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- TeleVision. // Jet;11/3/2008, Vol. 114 Issue 17, p50
This article discusses the pilot episode of the television program "Shaken Not Stirred," which will feature the Reverend Al Sharpton and air in the U.S. on October 29, 2008. U.S. television appearances of several other African American actors in October and November, 2008 are also listed,...
- BLACKS CHALLENGE THE AIRWAVES. Garland, Phyl // Ebony;Nov1970, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p35
The article focuses on the employment of African Americans in communications media, television and radio, and how the media portray the culture and tastes of blacks. It discusses the decision of the U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in determining whether a licensee is paying attention...
- Black cable network breaks through New York market. Fitch, Elizabeth // New York Amsterdam News;9/9/2004, Vol. 95 Issue 37, p4
The article provides information about Major Broadcasting Network (MBC), the U.S. only African Americans-owned and-operated cable network, which will make its debut in New York in October. MBC promises to bring wholesome, positive television to African Americans. Currently, the cable network,...
- Daytime's Other DRAMA. Brown, Carolyn M.; Wade, Marcia A. // Black Enterprise;Dec2004, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p120
Focuses on the limitation of opportunities given to African Americans in daytime television. Number of African American performers employed by several popular soap operas such as "General Hospital" and "All My Children"; Factors that affect the overall employment of African American actors and...
