When launched in 2011, BTNC will be a 24/7 cable news network that provides original news programming with a distinctly African-American perspective, filling a major gap in coverage of African Americans by today’s mainstream media.

CAROL H. WILLIAMS ADVERTISING JOINS THE TEAM AT BLACK TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL

 
Washington, DC — Black Television News Channel (BTNC), which is scheduled to launch the nation’s only African American news network in 2010, announced today a long-term partnership with Carol H. Williams Advertising (CHWA), a leading marketing firm that specializes in African American and urban advertising. CHWA will be a minority stakeholder in the new network, and will exclusively handle BTNC’s advertising, marketing and PR services.
 

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Does the African American community really need its own news channel?

Absolutely!
88% (852 votes)
No, it is not necessary
12% (118 votes)
Total votes: 970

Black Television News Channel Announces Carriage Agreement With Comcast

Washington, DC — April 14, 2008 — Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation’s only African-American news network, today announced a multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast (CMCSA, CMCSK), the country’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. BTNC is scheduled to launch in 2009.

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