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Today we don’t see many movies and tv shows that are represented just to African American’s, its usually a mixture of ethnicities. Black entertainment television was created in 1908 so that African Americans could see their talents consistently shown. It provides news, entertainment and other shows created specifically for African American viewers. By 1991, it became the first African American company to be listed on the New York stock exchange. Robert L. Johnson is the first black person on the “worlds richest” lists. In 1977, “roots” was the first big tv drama that had a primary black crew and restrain the issue of racism and slavery on prime-time television. It was also the first to capture racial oppressions, lynching in a historical setting. You may be able to catch movies like “roots” or “the color purple” on a historical movie channel but where you would really find it would be on Black entertainment television.

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BET Founder Robert Johnson on early BET programming

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BET introduced the news program BET news in 1988 with Ed Gordon as its focal point. Gordon hosted other shows later on such as Black Men Speak Out: The aftermath, related to the 1992 Los Angeles riots and a recurring interview show, conversations with Ed Gordon.

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7am- Fresh Prince of Bel-air
8am- Blackish
9am- Tyler Perry's House of Pain
11am- The Parkers
1pm- Martin
2pm- Alex Cross
4:30pm- All Eyes on Me
8pm- Sista's
9pm- The oval
10pm- Bigger

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The series stars Will Smith, a street-smart teen born and raised in West Philadelphia who was sent to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in their Bel-air mansion after getting bullied at a local playground in his neighborhood. However, the lifestyle he's used to seems to clash with his upper hand relatives.

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uncle phil gets will and carlton out of jail

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uncle phil gets will and carlton out of jail clip from mistaken identity episode

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Blackish follows an upper class African American family led by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ross. The show is a comedy centered around the family's lives, as they juggle numerous personal and sociopolitical issues. The show also teaches you the history behind its episodes.

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The Johnsons Celebrate Juneteenth - black-ish Season 4 Premiere

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Tyler Perry's house of Payne is centered around a multi-generational family all living in the same house in Atlanta. Mainly a comedy, with factors of slapstick but known for featuring dark themes and subject matter.

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The parkers centers about an African American mother and daughter who go to Santa Monica college. Nikki Parker had to drop out of high school when she found out she was pregnant. once her daughter was of age she decided to go back to school and graduate along with her. Their relationship evolves as roommates and students. This episode represents the ethnic diversity under white regulations.

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The untold story about rapper, poet and activist Tupac Shuker (Demetrus Shipp Jr.) He gained the status of the worlds most recognized and influential voices. Shuker's amazing talent, powerful lyrics, and revolutionary mindset made him known as a cultural icon whose gift still grows even after his death. He brought a level of rawness and poetic drive in the way we expressed his words.

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All Eyez on Me Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers

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Sista's follows a group of single African American women as they steer the ups and downs of current life, which involves careers, friendship, romance and social media. A group of young black women that inspire other women and show the struggles women face. A friendship like no other that can't be broken.

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[Trailer] Tyler Perry’s ‘SISTAS’ (BET Series)

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The Oval is a political drama that tells a story of the U.S president and the first lady a power-hungry interracial couple who represent a perfect appearance to the world but behind closed doors indulging in scandalous behaviors. The oval pressurizes the political genre with off the cart levels of scandal, sex, depravity and betrayal.

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Tyler Perry Presents: The Oval (Trailer)

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Robert L. Johnson helped the problem by creating black entertainment television for African Americans to help tell their stories and creative ideas that other television companies didn’t take the time to see how important black culture is. He created a safe zone for African American artist to really be able to express themselves and their history.