Next week will mark the start of Black History Month. In celebration of the achievements of African Americans, Centric will be showcasing special programming geared at highlighting just that. The launch of the Legends of Black Music campaign featuring Quincy Jones, cultural spotlights and the the network premieres of several landmark documentaries and mini-series.

SHAKA ZULU –This sweeping 1986 miniseries captures the rise and fall of an African emperor with brilliant detail. Prophecy is mixed with recorded fact regarding Shaka’s birth, exile, innovations in warfare, assumption of the throne, building of the Zulu Empire, first contact with Europe and the events that led to his downfall. (Premieres Saturday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m est.).

OBAMA IN GHANA –This engaging documentary chronicles the first family’s historic trip to the Republic of Ghana, Africa’s first nation to gain independence from colonial rule.  See the first family’s emotional visit to Ghana’s slave dungeons on the cape coast, as well as a special pageant of traditional chiefs in honor of President Obama. (Premieres Sunday, February 20 at 10:00 p.m est.).

THE COSBY SHOW: A LOOK BACK – Honoring the first family of black television, our retrospective of the phenomenally popular 1984-1992 family comedy, THE COSBY SHOW comes complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and Bill Cosby himself. (Premieres Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m est.).

The Cosby Show sweetheart and House of Payne starlet, Keshia Knight Pulliam hit the radio airwaves earlier this week, urging everyone to vote in Tuesday’s elections.

The 31 year old actress is very passionate about politics. In the interview she urges people not to rest on the fact that we have a black president. Knight-Pulliam stresses he needs our support, and she is rallying to make that happen.

So the big question is: Did you vote? If not, why not?

Catch Keshia in the FLICK CENTRIC presentation of The Last Dragon today  at 3 PM EST and Centric at 3 PM and as Rudy in back to back episodes of The Cosby Show today at 2 PM and 8 PM EST.

 It’s almost that time again for the 2012 Presidential elections and is Bill Cosby—Centric’s newest television patriarch— trying to get Obama out of the Oval Office? We came across this letter, seemingly written by Cosby for his Write-in Platform. However, upon further research, we’ve realized that Cosby has no connection to what was written in the below viral message. He has no intention of running for President, but could you imagine if he did?! Would the United States be ran the way he ran the Cosby family–disciplined, but loving and lots of fun? We’d like to think so… Read the rest of this entry »

Does the name Braxton P. Hartnebrig  ring a bell?  If it does it’s probably safe to say you’re a fan of The Jamie Foxx Show and you’re a familiar with the talent of Christopher B. Duncan, who played the uptight frenemy of Jamie Foxx on the show for five seasons (1996-2001). So what is Duncan up to now? Try playing President Barack Obama exclusively for The Tonight Show!  With Jay Leno.

Duncan also played our beloved president in the extremely successful Bollywood film My Name is Khan. This movie is the highest grossing Bollywood film. Check out Duncan’s famed Obama impersonation. Trust, it’s hilarious.

Want to laugh a little more with Christopher B. Duncan? Check him out in The Jamie Foxx show on Centric at 2 PM and again at 6PM.

Barack Obama parody by Christopher B. Duncan
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Witness an in-depth look into the world of our President as “Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader” chronicles the progression of one of the most revered men in the world. Through never before seen footage from his early days at Harvard to personal time with his family we are granted an intimate portrait. Tune in Sunday, February 21st at 12pm EST and 11 pm EST

Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader

in 2004, Barack Obama seemed to come out of nowhere at the Democratic National Convention—capturing the attention of the masses. Little did anyone know, the now former Illinois senator would become the first black President of the United States. Not to be confused, his success wasn’t overnight—it was a journey many years in the making.

In the documentary ‘Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader’ the development of one of the most influential men in recent history is chronicled. Capturing a rare glimpse into the politician’s personal world, viewers see his vulnerability,principals, and core ideals as a man, father and political figure.

Featured is early, never-before-seen footage of Obama’s earliest on screen interviews. Including a 12-minute “lost interview” from 1993 following his induction to the Harvard Law Review. Also showcased: a rare personal photo gallery with family, friends, and beloved members of his Chicago community. A community that helped establish him  as the leader he is today. —Kyle Price/J. Dwayne Joseph

Tune into Centric TV on February 15, 2010: ‘Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader’, at 8pm. For the latest info check out the ‘Becoming Barack’ website, Facebook fan page and Twitter.