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1997 - Launch of BET Movie/Starz – First 24-Hour Black Movie Channel

On February 1, 1997, BET Holdings, Inc. and Encore Media Corporation launched BET Movie/Starz, the first 24-hour movie channel dedicated to Black cinema. The channel was a milestone in media representation, offering round-the-clock programming focused on African American stories, filmmakers, and actors.

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