TV One celebrates celebrates Black History Month with a tribute to inspirational black women and a full schedule of programs that exemplifies this year’s theme, “REPRESENT CHANGE.” The network is set to premiere a short form video campaign featuring influential black women who are impacting change in our nation, and their communities and families. Featured campaign participants include
Kimberly Bryant, Founder & CEO, Black Girls Code;
Monique Nelson, Chair & CEO, UniWorld Group;
Mahisha Dellinger, CEO & Founder, CURLS Beauty Brands;
Tamika Mallory, Co-President, Women’s March;
Luvvie Ajayi, Author/Cultural Critic;
Elaine Welteroth, Beauty/Fashion Expert;
Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter;
Bilphena Yahwon, Author/Activist;
Monique Brown, Baltimore Police Commander;
Adrienne Lofton, Sportswear Marketing Expert;
Yo-Yo, Hip Hop Artist/Activist;
Cleve Mesidor, Activist/Technology Innovator;
Michelle Rice, TV One General Manager; and
Arielle Johnson, Founder, Fierce Empowerment. The campaign will feature 30-second on-air interstitials that highlight the women speaking on the impact of action and change. Across its digital and social platforms, TV One will feature in-depth profiles documenting their start, their struggle and ultimately, how they became champions of change. Both elements of the campaign will run throughout February.