BET Networks to Air Live Political Expert Coverage on President Barack Obama’s State of The Union Address Highlighting the Issues That Affect Black America
THE ONE HOUR NEWS SPECIAL, 2012 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS, WILL AIR LIVE ON CENTRIC AND STREAM LIVE ON BET.COM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT AND RE-AIR ON BET AT MIDNIGHT EST/ 9 PM PST
Following The On-Air Special The Conversation Continues Immediately on BET.com And Social Media by using hashtag #BETVOTE2012
Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, Ed Gordon, Hosts
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — BET Networks brings to its multiple platforms expert analysis of President Obama’s State of The Union Address of 2012 in a live on-air special “2012 State of The Union” Special premiering LIVE on Tuesday, January 24 at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT on Centric and BET.com. The special will re-air on BET at Midnight EST/ 9 PM PST. BET News correspondent Ed Gordon will moderate BET’s State of The Union coverage LIVE from the Newseum in Washington D.C. Rev. Lennox Yearwood from the Hip Hop Caucus, Crystal Wright of the blog ConservativeBlackChick.com, former Special Assistant to the President Bush for Domestic Policy Ron Christie, and 2008 Obama campaign pollster Cornell Belcherwill be on hand to offer analysis. This one-hour special is part of a series of BET News specials the Network will produce bringing an African-American perspective to the 2012 Presidential Election cycle.
Hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Ed Gordon, “2012 State of The Union” Special will provide viewers with context and insight into the speech. Following the on-air special BET will continue the conversation on BET.com with a small group of invited guests who will provide perspectives on the speech beyond political observations.
Log on to BET.com/News for exclusive video content, up-to-date coverage and compelling specials. With frequent updates on a wide array of topics including politics, finance, entertainment and more””BET.com/News is your destination for the latest in and around the country. Also, join the conversation about the special on Twitter by using hashtags: #BETNews and #BETVOTE2012.
“2012 State of The Union Address” Special is produced by BET News.
