Former Congressman J.C. Watts Behind BLACK TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL (BTNC)
Commentary by Gary A. Johnson
Last week it was announced that a black news network was coming our way next year. Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation’s only African-American news network, scheduled to launch in 2009. The firm also announced a multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast, the country’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. Comcast is also a major partner with TV One. Under the agreement, BTNC expects that it will be added to Comcast systems in Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Baltimore.
In terms of media, our needs are great. The black community desperately needs a serious news channel. Lord knows we don’t need another sitcom. Last week’s debut sitcom starring William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., was a disaster. I’m sorry. Forgive me, you probably know Mr. Drayton by his stage name Flav Flavor. Flav stars in a MyNetworkTV sitcom, “Under One Roof” also starring Kelly Perine. This show is an embarrassing stereotypical show that marginalizes us before the world. I got sidetracked, let me get back on point. Where was I? Black Television News Channel.
BTNC is the endeavor of J.C. Watts, Jr., former U.S. congressman from Oklahoma and celebrated athlete, and broadcast and cable news veterans. “Our unique and vast content partnerships with African American newsmakers will provide our viewers LIVE access to the stories and people in whom our viewers have a special interest,” said Watts. “With this agreement, Comcast continues to demonstrate its commitment to working with independent programmers with diverse points of view.”
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May 24, 2008 at 11:31, pm
Dear Congressman. I hope you the best But , we are looking forINVESTMENT too and make another Bill Johnson.
May 29, 2008 at 7:26, pm
I am delighted to learn that someone is willing to stand up in the manner of our predecessors and launch out to shine the light in dark places. How and when will there be an IPO? I’d love to put my 2 cents where my mouth is.
June 2, 2008 at 2:34, pm
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Aikins
June 2, 2008 Telephone: 661/268-7377
E-mail:
lentonaikins@wildblue.net
website: http://www.lentonaikins.com
Headline:
Dr. Lenton Aikins’ book, While African Americans Slept: Leadership by Parasites, to be published on July 1, 2008, by Zit Publishers, Inc.,16654 Soledad Canyon Road, #265
Canyon Country, CA 91387, 661-268-1710, Website: http://www.zitpub.com
ISBN: 978-0-9801594-0-0; LCCN: 2007942418; Includes: Table of Contents & Index
Available: soft cover, Price: $14.95 USD
Issues:
The book sets forth the difference between diversity and multiculturalism, discusses how child rearing practices of inner city black Americans impact the rest of the child’s life, noting the absence of discipline, inability to defer immediate gratification and the prevalence of violence and calls upon the African American community to take charge of its future. The overwhelming emphasis is on the failure of black leadership and leadership organizations that claim to represent the African American community. Discussion is focused on black leadership’s failure to address issues and consequences of illegal immigration, and child rearing practices, specifically as these impact blacks in large inner cities.
Message:
The book proposes a simple and achievable plan for African Americans’ self-improvement.
Author:
Lenton Aikins, Ph.D., J.D., Licensed California Attorney, former University Professor.
Personal website: http://lentonaikins.com, includes Curriculum Vitae and Blog.
Order Info: Books Currently Available at: http://www.zitpub.com
Available in bookstores and at Amazon.com, July 1, 2008
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