FOX Soul is a digital

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and live streaming service operated by

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that launched on January 13, 2020. The network features original and syndicated programming targeting

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. It is the first streaming service launched by

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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

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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

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outlets. On September 30, 2022, ''

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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

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), The Business of Being Black with Tammi Mac, Cocktails with the Queens (co-hosted by

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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 ...

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and

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), 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,

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Original Programming

* ''One on One with Keyshia Cole'' — Hosted by

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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:

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* ''Out Loud with Claudia Jordan'' — Hosted by

* ''Fox Soul’s Screening Room'' — Hosted by

* ''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,

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, Vivica A. Fox, and

* ''Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee Uncensored'' * ''The Mix'' * ''Kingz With Kosine'' * ''Worth A Conversation with Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins'' — Hosted by

Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the followin ...

* ''Quarantine Cook-Off with Rickey Smiley'' — Host:

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* ''Established with Angela Yee'' — Hosted by

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* ''Get Into It With Tami Roman'' — Hosted by

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Fox Television Stations Syndicated Programming

* ''

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'' – syndicated entertainment news show *''The Real'' * ''Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers'' – Community issues and music news from

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/New York, hosted by

Lisa Evers Lisa Evers (born June 15, 1958) is an American general assignment reporter for FOX 5 News, host of the ''Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers'' TV and radio show in New York City, a former high-ranking Guardian Angel, and a long-time community volun ...

* ''Later with Leon'' – Comedic view of the news airing in late night on

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/Chicago, hosted by Leon Rogers * ''The Feed At Night'' – Pop culture, comedy and news airing in late night on

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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

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* ''

Divorce Court ''Divorce Court'' is an American court show that revolves around settling the disputes of couples going through divorces. The show has had four separate runs, all in first-run syndication. Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is ...

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