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ASPiRE
cable channel to premiere original TV series, 'The ROOT 100' Dec. 5th
 (November
22, 2012) The ASPiRE cable network has announced the world premiere of
its new original series, THE ROOT 100. The weekly show will be hosted by
Emmy-winning journalist and CNN Anchor Suzanne Malveaux. The program is
based on content from TheRoot.com's fourth annual list of the 100 most
influential African-American innovators of the next generation. The
eight-episode series airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. beginning Dec. 5.
THE ROOT 100 explores the lives and groundbreaking accomplishments of
these dynamic men and women. It features first-hand interviews and video
profiles of 24 of the list's honorees.
Each one-hour episode features profiles of three honorees, woven
together by a common theme. In revealing conversations with Omar Wasow
(pictured), contributing editor to The Root and creator of THE ROOT
100's ranking system, the subjects discuss intimate moments, turning
points in their lives and their aspirations to affect change. Through
these inspirational stories, the series provides insight into what it
really takes to pursue one's passion and achieve success with meaning
and purpose.
"THE ROOT 100 presents a fascinating look at two dozen diverse and
extraordinary African-Americans, who are using their voices and
platforms to fundamentally change our community and our world for the
better," said ASPiRE General Manager Paul Butler.
"We are thrilled ASPiRE is joining with us to celebrate this group of
gifted and passionate African- Americans, who are making tremendous
contributions in fields including journalism, science, technology, the
arts, culture, politics, social justice, and so many others," said Donna
Byrd, publisher, The Root. "This unique and uplifting television series
will bring The Root's annual list to a wider audience and allows viewers
to learn more about this new generation of black leaders."
Luminaries profiled on the show will include journalist Melissa Harris
Perry, NAACP President/CEO Benjamin Jealous, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed,
Baratunde Thurston, actress and activist Gabrielle Union, Sundance
award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay, political insider Valeisha
Butterfield-Jones, journalist Tamron Hall, tech entrepreneur Angela
Benton, singer and HIV activist Jamar Rogers, former NFL player and LGBT
youth advocate Wade Davis Jr., jazz pianist Jason Moran, Facebook
executive Kay Madati, Rev. Delman Coates, author and TV host Toure,
Hollywood studio executive Devon Franklin, fashion designer Natalia
Allen, and Hill Harper.
"THE ROOT 100" is a Perez-Brown Media Group production. Executive
Producer is Keith Brown. Co-executive Producer is Lynne Robinson.
For more info visit www.aspire.tv
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