January 25
On January 25, 1980, Black Entertainment Television (BET) began broadcasting for the first time.
Today, BET still serves as a powerful voice for the black community.
Sources
Staff, B. (2013, January 14). 29 Black Music Milestones: Bet, ‘yo! MTV Raps’ launch. Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2023, from https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/29-black-music-milestones-bet-yo-mtv-raps-launch-473000/
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