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FWIW I don't gather that a lot of black people consume or respect BET how people may assume they do. Please read this reddit thread, it highlights so many oppo

FWIW I don't gather that a lot of black people consume or respect BET how people may assume they do. Please read this reddit thread, it highlights so many opportunities: https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopleTwitter/comments/aag6aj/bet_has_so_much_potential_to_be_great/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopleTwitter/comments/aag6aj/... My summary of weak spots mentioned: - Not black-owned - Very heavy on commercials - Missing lots of quality content - Generally inauthentic - Not creating opportunities for HBCU students - Could have more focus on news and original reporting All that is to say that the BET brand isn't super strong in the black community, and a rethought, streaming-native service could definitely have an opportunity to outshine a BET+ type offering.

horrified 5y ago
"Not black-owned" I have to admit, I would have more sympathy with their cause if they weren't so openly racist. I am in favour of freedom of opinion, though, so if they want "black owned" producers, they are certainly entitled to it.
- reilly3000 5y ago
  To a community whose origin revolves around the value of their labor going entirely to violent oppressors, ownership structure of enterprises that claim to represent them is understandably prized.
  - horrified 5y ago
    So they consider white people to still be slave owners? Sorry I think it is racist, no matter how you turn it. I think it is a way backwards, not forward. But again, if that is what they want, OK. Would it be beneficial for the black community if other communities started doing the same? So white people would prefer to do business with "white owned" businesses?