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Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 24 June 2024

Simone Biles (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Gymnastics legend Simone Biles is the focus of an upcoming Netflix docu-series that tracks her journey back to the top of gymnastics after a hiatus in 2020.

Details: Written by Mary Reischmann; Published: 15 May 2024

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Tyler Perry Studios and New York Times bestselling author DeVon Franklin are teaming up to produce faith-based films for Netflix. The multi-year, multi-picture deal will also include scripted and non-scripted series on the streaming service.

Details: 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.

Details: 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!

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 29 February 2024

Whoopi Goldberg (Photo credit: NNPA)

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.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 February 2024

(Photo: Business Wire)

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.

Details: 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.

Details: 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.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 21 November 2023

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

Details: 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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