FOX Soul is a digital
television network
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and live streaming service operated by
Fox Television Stations
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that launched on January 13, 2020. The network features original and syndicated programming targeting
African-Americans
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. It is the first streaming service launched by
Fox Corporation
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.
The exclusive content speaking to the FOX Soul network's "Our Voice, Our Truth" slogan, is accesses by audiences across various digital streaming platforms including
YouTube
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,
YouTube TV
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,
FOX Now
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,
Samsung +,
Roku
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,
Tubi
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,
Amazon Fire TV
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,
The Web
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Documents and downloadable media are made available to the network through web se ...
,
Apple TV
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,
Stirr
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The streaming service is available on the web and via apps for iOS, Android devices and various streaming TV devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Roku ...
,
FuboTV
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,
iOs
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,
Android,
Twitter
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,
Facebook
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,
Instagram
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.
In May 2021, with a reported 44-million count of viewers, FOX Soul was green lit to expand its
Black culture-fuelled programming. With DuBose holding the seat of Head of Programming, the streaming service successfully entered into its second season. "The partnerships with black talent and creators that we have been able to forge to date, speaks volumes to how the community is feeling about us here at FOX SOUL," DuBose told PR and
mainstream media
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outlets.
On September 30, 2022, ''
Deadline Hollywood
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'' published word of FOX Soul's further expansion with a return of original FOX Soul flagship series on the network including The Black Report, The Book of Sean (hosted by
Rev. Dr. Sean H. McMillian
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), The Business of Being Black with
Tammi Mac, Cocktails with the Queens (co-hosted by
Claudia Jordan
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,
Vivica A. Fox
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,
LisaRaye McCoy
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and
Syleena Johnson
Syleena Johnson ( Thompson; September 2, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter from Chicago, Illinois.
Personal life
Johnson is the daughter of 1960s R&B Hi Records singer Syl Johnson and Brenda Thompson, wh ...
), TEA G-I-F (co-hosted by Claudia Jordan,
Al Reynolds and Funky Dineva aka Quentin Latham). "Fox Soul continues to expand on genres that we love, in a unique way. This fall, we are tapping further into music, sports and finance," said James DuBose, General Manager and Head of Programming. "Fox Soul will continue to provide programming that tells the story behind the stories as we remain resolute in our mission to
entertain,
educate
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and
inspire
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."
Original Programming
* ''One on One with Keyshia Cole'' — Hosted by
Keyshia Cole
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* ''The Book of Sean'' — Hosted by Dr. Sean McMillan
* ''Choppin’ It Up with Mike and Donny'' — Hosts: Mike Hill and
Donny Harrell
* ''The Tammi Mac Late Show'' — Host: Tammi Mac
* ''Turnt Out With Ts Madison -'' Host:
Ts Madison
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* ''Out Loud with Claudia Jordan'' — Hosted by
Claudia Jordan
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* ''Fox Soul’s Screening Room'' — Hosted by
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Anjanetta Fox (born July 30, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and television host. Fox began her career on ''Soul Train'' (19821983). She eventually continued her career with roles on the daytime television soap operas ''Days of O ...
* ''Fox Soul’s Black Report''
* ''Tea-G-I-F'' - Hosted by Claudia Jordan, Funky Dineva, and Al Reynolds
* ''Fox Soul Deals''
* ''Chatter''
* ''Cocktails With Queens'' - Hosted by Claudia Jordan,
LisaRaye
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, Vivica A. Fox, and
Syleena Johnson
Syleena Johnson ( Thompson; September 2, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter from Chicago, Illinois.
Personal life
Johnson is the daughter of 1960s R&B Hi Records singer Syl Johnson and Brenda Thompson, wh ...
* ''Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee Uncensored''
* ''The Mix''
* ''Kingz With
Kosine''
* ''Worth A Conversation with Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins'' — Hosted by
Jeezy
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* ''Quarantine Cook-Off with Rickey Smiley'' — Host:
Rickey Smiley
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* ''Established with Angela Yee'' — Hosted by
Angela Yee
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* ''Get Into It With Tami Roman'' — Hosted by
Tami Roman
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Fox Television Stations Syndicated Programming
* ''
Dish Nation
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'' – syndicated entertainment news show
*''The Real''
* ''Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers'' – Community issues and music news from
WNYW
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/New York, hosted by
Lisa Evers
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* ''Later with Leon'' – Comedic view of the news airing in late night on
WFLD
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/Chicago, hosted by Leon Rogers
* ''The Feed At Night'' – Pop culture, comedy and news airing in late night on
WTXF
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/Philadelphia, hosted by Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton
* ''Isiah Factor: Uncensored'' – Late night news and pop culture show on
KRIV/Houston, hosted by
Isiah Carey
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* ''
Divorce Court
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''
References
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2020 establishments in the United States
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American film directors by ethnic or national origin
directors
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Literature
* ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine
* ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker
* ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty
Music
* Director (band), an Irish rock band
* ''Di ...
film directors
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filmmakers
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