BET recently had its upfronts, where the network revealed its plans for next season. One of BET’s main channels, CENTRIC, is certainly continuing on its road to becoming what audiences have been wanting to see from BET from the start: programming that entertains and informs.
It is a refreshing balance and fans can certainly be hopeful that finally, finally, BET is getting it. Even Aaron McGruder would be hard pressed to find too much to say about its endeavors these days. Along with the BET’s new slate of programming for it’s flagship channel and web properties, CENTRIC is rolling out new shows like Vindicated. Hosted by Common, this docu-series focuses on black men and women exonerated for crimes they did not commit.
Vindicated is a great move for BET overall and certainly raise its credibility. Along with Vindicated, CENTRIC will also be rolling out The Steve Harvey Project, which will showcase the ubiquitous comedian’s dating expertise and his weekday morning show. Almost Married rounds out its slate of new programming. It is, as you may have guessed, a reality show chronicling the trials and tribulations of black love through the relationship of Latice Crawford and Jeff Spain (two former Sunday Best competitors). Videos and The Soul Train Awards will also be part of the channel’s mix. 30 years after BET first hit the airwaves, it may be safe to say that 2010 may shape up to be one of its best programming years to date.
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