BET Media Group celebrates Black History Month programming with thought-provoking docuseries, new original movies, innovative programming and more. BET and CBS News’ groundbreaking newsmagazine “America In Black” returns with two new episodes rolling out in February featuring an award-winning roster of trusted journalists. Under BET Media Group’s “Content For Change” social impact initiative, BET+ will premiere the original biopic “Kemba,” which tells the impactful story of former prisoner turned social justice activist Kemba Smith.
The premiere episode on February 6 will feature Soledad O’Brien’s interview and profile of Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker behind the new movie “Origin” and one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and iconic writer-directors of her generation; a profile of Sandra Douglass Morgan, on the eve of the Super Bowl CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus profiles the first and only Black woman NFL team president; a report on Black love from CBS News’ Jericka Duncan, and more. The February 20 installment will feature a story on the trailblazing food critic Keith Lee reported by CBS News anchor and correspondent Michelle Miller and a profile of Maryland Governor Wes Moore from CBS New York anchor Maurice DuBois. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. this season with his “Mic Drop” commentary segment.
“Kemba” streams February 22 – Based on the true story of Kemba Smith, a college student falls in love with a man, only to learn he is a drug kingpin who leads her down a path of abuse and manipulation, placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs,” and ultimately landing her in federal prison.
BET Jams and BET Soul will air music programming during Black History Month. In support of the “Black + Iconic” theme, BET Jams & BET Soul will air a series of music programming stunts to highlight prolific black icons in music & entertainment. Check your local listings to catch music video blocks for Hype Williams, Ice Cube, Missy Elliot, Usher, 2024 Grammy® Nominees and more.