Centric Network Celebrates Black History Month With Soul Train Weekend

February 2nd, 2013 6:25am EST

Centrick network will showcase the best in Black entertainment during Black History Month this February. From music to comedy, various shows will highlight the leaders and trailblazers of music and comedy that have helped shape the American cultural landscape.
Centric executive vice president and general manager, Paxton Baker, explained: "Centric viewers and music lovers will get a chance to experience some of their favorite artists, like the legendary late Whitney Houston and one of the top R&B groups of all time, New Edition, like never before with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage."
The programming lineup kicks off this weekend and is dedicated to Don Cornelius (including an amazing documentary on his life – "The Hippest Trip in America").
The full rundown of themed weeks for the month are:
February 2-3: Soul Train Weekend
February 9-10: Whitney Houston/New Edition Weekend
February 16-17: A Celebration of Jazz
February 22-23: Stevie Wonder Weekend

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Photo Credits: Centric

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