Black News Channel debuted this week, the second week of Black History Month, to fill what its founders called a void in representation in national news. The network has begun broadcasting in select markets.
Black News Channel debuted this week, the second week of Black History Month, to fill what its founders called a void in representation in national news. The network began broadcasting in select markets on Monday. The 24-7 cable channel features black anchors"dedicated to the unique perspective of African American communities," according to a statement from its co-founders J.C.
"I think there needs to be a more comprehensive story told about the African American community, and we'll have a venue to do that," he told NPR.The channel won't take sides, but it's got bipartisan support Black News Channel will tackle politicized topics but won't take a side, Watts said. "We're not looking to be liberal or conservative," he told NPR.
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