TV One has announced the premiere date of its two-part documentary special UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT –remembering the artists and songs that have provided the soundtrack to the fight for justice and equality – airing part one on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 8 P.M. ET/7C immediately followed by part two at 9 P.M. ET/8C. On hand to provide commentary about the new musical genre that emerged during pivotal movements in Black Americans tumultuous past and troubling present are Erica Campbell, Big Gipp, Raheem DeVaughn, Rev. Al Sharpton, Isaac Hayes III, Ronda Racha Penrice, Headkrack, Shante Paige, DJ Kemit, Dyana Williams, Angie Ange, Colby Colb, Rickey Vincent, Steve Ivory, Delores Thompson, Dave Washington, Billy Johnson, Jr., Kenny Gamble, P. Frank Williams, Keith Murphy, DJ Yella, Battlecat, Soren Baker, and Felicia “Poetess” Morris. “Music is the heart and soul of Black culture – giving life to our experiences, voice to our stories and growing power out of our pain,” said Cathy Hughes, Chairwoman, Urban One, Inc. “Every melody, lyric and rhythm artfully depicts the layers of Black diversity, scope of black creativity, and depths of the complexity of our people. TV One’s Music & the Movement special pays homage to the music and music makers whose talents created a soundtrack of Black music during moments of political and social unrest throughout our history. It is another opportunity for us to spotlight Black content.” The Martin Luther King Jr. Day special incorporates first-hand accounts, interviews with artists and media, coupled with archival footage from memorable speeches, soul-stirring vocal performances, and more. Moments of Black auditory dissent featured in the special spans centuries and includes themes of Negro spirituals, like “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” which provided both a distraction from the harsh conditions of slavery and communication tools for the enslaved as they plotted their escape to freedom; to soul and funk anthems during the Black Power movement performed by Aretha Franklin (“Respect”) and Curtis Mayfield (“People Get Ready”) demanding an immediate change to the political landscape and that civil rights be upheld; to the heart-wrenching viral music videos by young, contemporary artists – like Keedron Bryant’s captivating single “I Just Want to Live” – creating rallying mixtapes for the current Black Lives Matter movement which, this past summer, saw a melting pot of cultures across the globe who marched in solidarity, to protest police brutality. The two one-hour specials serve as a re-examination of the power that music has had to transform a cultural moment into a movement. Additionally, UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT will feature the broadcast debut of the original track "KliKKK KlaKKK" by Sunny Dizzle and the group Steaksawse, recently announced as the winner of Reach Media's "The Song" contest. Presented in partnership with Kevin Liles and 300 Entertainment, the contest was designed to provide an opportunity for an independent artist to create music that reflects the current climate, elevates the collective consciousness, and promotes hope and change. The single will have its global release on Friday, January 15, 2020 and will be featured across Reach Media radio stations. For more information about TV One's upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network's companion website at www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtags #MUSICANDTHEMOVEMENT and #REPRESENT. black music - unsung - tv one - black lives matter - martin luther king jr day - unsung presents music and the culture - soul of black culture - unsung music and the movement - headkrack - unsung tv one - tv one unsung 2020 - tv one original programming - unsung on demand - shows like unung - music and the civil rights movement - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYEDThe National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) President and CEO H. Beecher Hicks III and Mayor David Briley signed lease that officially gives the museum control over the space the museum will occupy at Fifth and Broadway. Actor/Producer, Tyler Perry, has donated $100,000 to the legal defense fund of Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor. The Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus has announced the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame which will be installed in downtown Atlanta.
Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. Wendy has made herself the go-to source for great celebrity dish on her hit talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, but recently the spotlight has turned towards her. The authorized project provides a revealing look at Wendy’s journey, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show. Despite all the naysayers and obstacles Wendy encountered throughout her life, her strength and determination have allowed her to thrive. Ciera Payton takes on the lead role while Morocco Omari stars as Wendy’s ex-husband Kevin Hunter. Produced by Front Street for Lifetime and executive produced by Wendy Williams, Will Packer and Sheila Ducksworth. Darren Grant directs from a script written by Leigh Davenport and Scarlett Lacey. WENDY WILLIAMS: THE MOVIE DEBUTS ON LIFETIME |
Chandra Currelley Stars In Tyler Perry's New Show "Bruh" On BET PlusWe are so excited to see that another When We Speak TV guest is doing big things!!! Congrats to our friend, actress Chandra Currelley, who will star in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh". READ MORE |
THE TRUTH ABOUT ACTOR TERRELL CARTERWhen We Speak TV was very familiar with Terrell Carter's career as a singer and his appearance in several Tyler Perry productions, but we had no idea that there was a more surprising personal life story. READ MORE |
Best 2020 BET Awards Performance Goes ToThe 2020 BET Awards were held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but that didn't stop great performances. One performance that When We Speak TV particularly enjoyed was Usher and Summer Walker!! READ MORE |
JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE
READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
FAMILY RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER JOHN LEWIS DEATHThe family of John Lewis has released a statement announcing the death of the congressman from Georgia. READ MORE |
STOP KILLING USOrder your STOP KILLING US attire designed by When We Speak TV. READ MORE |
One Jail. One Recording Studio.- 16 Bars16 BARS is a feature length music documentary that offers a rare glimpse at the human stories — and songs — that are locked away in our nation’s jails and prisons. READ MORE |
Happy Birthday to our very own... Jermaine Sain (Owner of When We Speak TV)
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!
READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine SainHuge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!! Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! READ MORE |
Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TVWe had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was super cool and down to earth! We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! READ MORE |
Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals. READ MORE |
Congrats to our friend, actress Chandra Currelley, who is starring in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh".

NEWS SOURCE: AJC
This is Perry’s second production exclusively for BET+ following the drama “Ruthless” about a woman trapped in a cult. The first three episodes of “Bruh” will be available at launch. A new show from the 24-episode season will then drop each week after that. The publicity materials note that “in a society where companionship between men of color is often misjudged and misrepresented, ‘Tyler Perry’s Bruh’ depicts a healthy image of black brotherhood; embracing vulnerability without playing on stereotypical hypermasculinity.”“Bruh” is a slang term popularized in African-American greek culture, referencing friends so close they’re more like brothers. |
chandra currelley - tyler perry - chandra currelley young - bruh - bet+ - streaming on bet plus - madea plays - chandra currelley diary of a mad black woman - cast of bruh - atl actors - atlanta actors - filming in georgia - tyler perry studios - phillip mullings jr - alyssa goss - barry brewer - when we speak tv - jermaine sain - Mahdi Cocci - Monti Washington
READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET PlusWe are so excited to see that another When We Speak TV guest is doing big things!!! Congrats to our friend, actress Chandra Currelley, who will star in Tyler Perry's new series "Bruh". READ MORE |
Actor Brad James Gets Tag Teamed On The Red CarpetActor Brad James (Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse) joins Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Maureen Guest (Mbodyment Underground Radio) on the red carpet at the ATL Actors Awards, honoring actors, producers, and film industry personnel. READ MORE |
WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? ACTOR: JERMEL HOWARDActor, Jermel Howard, speaks about growing in foster care, acting, auditions, and how acting changed his life. Jermel Howard has acted in such shows and films as, Power, Luke Cage, Orange Is The New Black, and All Eyez On Me. READ MORE |
News Source: CR8
WRAPS THE SEASON WITH LEGENDARY
RAP GROUP GOODIE MOB
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AT 10P.M. ET/9C
Viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on TV One's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) and the UNSUNG Facebook (@tvoneunsung) using the hashtag #UNSUNG.
FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL: THE CLARK SISTERS BIOPIC SOUNDTRACK
WORLDWIDE MONDAY, APRIL 13TH ON ALL
MAJOR DIGITAL STREAMING & RETAIL OUTLETS
WATCH AN EXCLUSIVE CLIP FROM
THE CLARK SISTERS: FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL ON LIFETIME
WATCH KIERRA SHEARD ON ABC "GOOD MORNING AMERICA"
READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED
GOSPEL SINGER, YOLANDA ADAMS, SHARES A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO WHEN WE SPEAK TV!!During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson. |
WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? PASTOR: CANTON JONESCanton Jones is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4. Canton Jones has featured on projects with Kierra Kiki Sheard, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins, John Waller, Tye Tribbett, and many others. |
About Us
When We Speak TV is an independently owned network based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to providing unique media solutions for individuals, organizations, and venues.
Categories
All
ACTORS
ALPHARETTA
Amazon
ART
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
ATLANTA
ATTRACTIONS
Awards
Beauty
BET+
BLACK MUSIC
BLACK OWNED
Books
Chef
Classified
COLORFUL
Comedy
Competition
CONCERTS
Cooking
Cosmetics
Country Music
Cyber Monday
Dallas
DANCE
Deals
DULUTH
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTREPRENEUR
EVENTS
EXPO
Fashion
FESTIVAL
FILM
FOOD
FOURTH OF JULY
FREE CONCERT
Gaming
Gospel
Hair
Health & Wellness
Hip Hop
Holiday
HOW TO
Interview
Jazz
Jazz In The Alley
JERMAINE SAIN
JOE ALTERMAN
Julie Dexter
Juneteenth
Lifetime Movies
LILBURN
Live Music
Los Angeles
MABLETON
MAGIC
MAKEOVER
Makeup
MARIETTA
MEDIA
Merchandise
Military
Music
Musician
Nashville
NETFLIX
New Music Alert
New Orleans
NORCROSS
NOVEMBER
OFFICIAL TRAILER
PARADE
Parades
Party
PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
PIC OF THE DAY
Podcast
Press Release
PRIDE
Radio
Rap
Reality Show
RED CARPET
Reggae
Restaurant
ROSWELL
SALE
SANDY SPRINGS
Shopping
Singer
Sports
SUPERBOWL
Suwanee
Television
THEATER
THEATRE
VETERAN
Video Games
When We Speak TV Guest
WINE