BlackTV247
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BlackTV247 is an Internet-based video website which features Black inspired programming. The site has over 16 different channels and claims to have the world's largest library of Black inspired programming.
BlackTV247 employs a two-pronged programming strategy whereby it both hosts programming on its own network and links to programming hosted on external networks. Although the majority of the programming on BlackTV247 is produced by third parties, the site also broadcasts its own original programs including, The Best of BlackTV247.com and BlackTV247 News.
BlackTV247 debuted on January 27, 2010 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles based BTV247, Inc
and was conceived by BTV247, Inc. founders, Justin Beckett
and Cecil Cox
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2010.
BlackTV247 employs a two-pronged programming strategy whereby it both hosts programming on its own network and links to programming hosted on external networks. Although the majority of the programming on BlackTV247 is produced by third parties, the site also broadcasts its own original programs including, The Best of BlackTV247.com and BlackTV247 News.
BlackTV247 debuted on January 27, 2010 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles based BTV247, Inc
BTV247, Inc
AffinityTV247, Inc. is a digital media company primarily focused on content derived from or related to Black culture.AffinityTV247, Inc. was founded in Los Angeles, California in June 2008 by Justin Beckett and Cecil Cox. The initial seed funding for the venture was provided by VIZX...
and was conceived by BTV247, Inc. founders, Justin Beckett
Justin Beckett
Justin Beckett is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. He is founder and chief executive officer of affinitytv247.- Investment Management :...
and Cecil Cox
Cecil Cox
Cecil Cox is an American entrepreneur, media executive and philanthropist. He is the Co-Founder and President of .- Talent Management :Cecil Cox began his career in the entertainment industry in the International Creative Management Agent Training Program in 1991. He was mentored by the late ICM...
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Channels
, BlackTV247 has over 16 different channels including TV. Film, Comedy, Sports, Shorts, Music Video, Critic's Choice, Faith Based, Politics, Dance, Business, International, Education, Music Programming, Lifestyle and Haiti Relief.Original Programming
BlackTV247's sister company, BTV Productions, provides the network and its affiliates with original programming. Examples of the type of original programming that appears on BlackTV247 includes The Trial of Huey Newton, developed in partnership with the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, BlackTV247 News and the Best of BlackTV247.com, which features Miss Brittany Bell, Miss Arizona USAMiss Arizona USA
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2010.