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In Latest BET Shake-Up, Debra Lee Out as President, Stays on as Chair and CEO
It’s been a year of change at BET—but the network seems to have saved the biggest shake-up for last. Debra L. Lee, BET’s president for more than 20 years, is handing over the reins as president to Scott M. Mills, who previously served as Viacom’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer. According to the…
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BET Exec Claims She Was Fired While on Leave Fighting Breast Cancer
In addition to the surprise announcement of the departure of Stephen Hill after many successful years at BET, the company also announced that its head of original programming, Zola Mashariki, would be leaving the company, too. Except, according to Mashariki, that was news to her. On Wednesday, Mashariki said she was caught off guard by…
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Hampton University President Pens Letter to BET Slamming The Quad for Its Depiction of HBCUs
Since its debut, BET’s The Quad has been the topic of debate for both fans and critics alike. The show, which focuses on life at the fictional Georgia A&M University, seemingly offers a glimpse into life on the campus of an HBCU, but many have said that its portrayals grossly exaggerate what HBCU life is…