E! Honors Black Tradition With New ‘Black Pop’ Sequence

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The majesty of Black tradition throughout all genres is the main target of a brand new multi-part collection from E!, produced by Stephen Curry and narrated by LaLa Anthony.

Introduced completely on Thursday (Might 25), Black Pop: Celebrating the Energy of Black Tradition is a televised collection that may happen over two nights displaying the multitude of examples displaying how enduring and galvanizing Black tradition has been and continues to be in music, sports activities, movie, and tv. The collection, which is able to air on E!, is government produced by NBA famous person Stephen Curry and Erick Payton of Unanimous Media along side NBC Information Studios. Veteran actress LaLa Anthony is the narrator for the collection.

Black Pop will discover the enduring moments which can be the essence of Black tradition in 4 episodes dedicated to music, tv, sports activities, and movie. The episodes will characteristic appearances from a slew of celebrities together with Erika Alexander, Laila Ali, Jabari Banks, Da Brat, Tamar Braxton, Dapper Dan, Erica Campbell, Stephen Curry, Nick Cannon, Misty Copeland, Laverne Cox, Victor Cruz, Dominique Dawes, Cedric the Entertainer, Scott Evans, Vivica A. Fox, Charlamagne Tha God, Tamron Corridor, Kevin Hart, H.E.R., Luke James, Coco Jones, Marsai Martin, Ne-Yo, Will Packer, Nina Parker, Billy Porter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Amber Ruffin, Stephen A. Smith, Justin Sylvester and extra.

“We’re honored to have joined forces with E! and NBC Information Studios to create ‘Black Pop’ to honor and have a good time the facility of Black tradition in sports activities and leisure,” mentioned Erick Peyton and Stephen Curry of Unanimous Media in an announcement. “This particular is a testomony to the power and impression of our group, and we’re grateful to all of the voices who joined us in sharing their fondest reminiscences and inspirations from years of Black excellence in popular culture historical past.”

“We take satisfaction in with the ability to share these essential cultural milestones and conversations which have influenced popular culture,” mentioned Rod Aissa, Govt Vice President, of Unscripted Content material, NBCUniversal tv and streaming. “Our collaborative partnership with E!, NBC Information Studios, Stephen Curry, and Unanimous Media has introduced a inventive perspective to this highly effective particular that our viewers will take pleasure in.”

Black Pop: Celebrating the Energy of Black Tradition, will premiere on June nineteenth at 8 P.M. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. Take a look at the trailer beneath.