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NPHC Boycott
Since, we're on the subject I thought it was a good place and time to mention that at the NPHC Nat'l Convention in Philly last month the Council of Presidents, chaired by our beloved Soror Norma S. White announced the NPHC org and member boycott of BET because of its post-acquisition programming. They are also unpleased by the Tavist Smiley situation, and he has been informed of the boycott.
Also, when the Council of Presidents requested a meeting with the heads of BET they were granted the meeting, but instead of being able to address the wishes they called the meeting for, the BET execs dominated the meeting with a company "agenda" and, apparently, were very rude to the Council of Presidents. As a result, the Council of Presidents calls for the members of all 9 affiliate organizations to boycott BET until a formal apology is made and programming is improved, and more properly reflects black culture.
I already, wasn't the biggest fan of BET so a boycott isn't that hard for me to take part in. What do you think? Will it work?
FYI..This also includes local chapters participating in HITS from the Streets when he tours college campuses.
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