
The HBCU Experience
Celebrate the Legacy
Xfinity Black Film & TV celebrates HBCUs, from the marching bands to Black Greek life and beyond. Just say, “HBCU” into your X1 Voice Remote to view hit TV shows, blockbuster movies, HBCU football Classics with stats and scores on live games and much more. When it comes to HBCU entertainment, Xfinity runs the yard. Simple, Easy, Awesome.
The HBCU Experience
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BET
'Twenties'
Created and written by Emmy Award-winning creator, writer and actor, Lena Waithe, Twenties follows the adventures of a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking ‘ish’ and chasing their dreams.
OWN
'Cherish the Day'
From Emmy® award-winning visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey comes the new anthology drama series exploring the stirring relationship of one young couple. Starring Xosha Roquemore, Alano Miller, Michael Beach and the legendary Cicely Tyson.
FOX
'Empire'
The sixth and epic final season of the groundbreaking cultural phenomenon Empire promises to be filled with drama, shocking surprises and more jaw-dropping moments.
BET
'Boomerang'
Based on the 1992 romantic comedy film, this series follows the lives of Jacqueline Boyer's son, Bryson and Marcus and Angela Graham's daughter, Simone as they try to step out of their parents’ shadows and make a legacy of their own.
TV One
'Unsung'
This docuseries uncovers the untold stories behind once well-known R&B and soul artists who exploded onto the music charts with top hits, only to have their careers derailed. What happened and where are they now? Find out in this season of Unsung!
The Africa Channel
'Hopeville'
When a father and his estranged son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they find a community where apathy, fear and suspicion are rampant. Will rebuilding the local swimming pool be the key to restoring the town and the father son bond?
Aspire TV
Butter and Brown
Butter + Brown is a new kind of cooking show only on aspireTV! Executive produced by Issa Rae and Chef G. Garvin, Butter + Brown creators and hosts, Seth Brundle & Leslie Robinson.
NBC
'Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector'
When a notorious serial killer comes out of hiding, two cops with a unique partnership are drawn into his deadly game of cat and mouse.
WE
'Waka & Tammy'
Hip Hop’s iconic sweethearts Waka Flocka Flame and Tammy Rivera navigate the challenges of married life; meddling in-laws, raising a teenage daughter, remodeling their home, and building Tammy’s bustling music career
Showtime
'Black Monday'
In the aftermath of the largest stock market crash in history, Dawn and Blair are now the bosses at The Jammer Group and Mo is on the run with Keith. Who will go down for the crash? Who will go down for the murders? Who will go do down for fleecing Mo?
UMC
Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta
All five of Reverend Bennet's daughters are still single. When the very eligible Will Darcy arrives in town, Mrs. Bennet sets her sights on the handsome bachelor for daughter Lizzie.
ABC
'mixed-ish'
Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s and the constant dilemmas she and the family members had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves.

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Show Me Black Film & TV
Xfinity On Demand gives you everything you’re looking for all in one place. Watch your favorite movies and TV shows at home or on your mobile devices with the Xfinity Stream app. X1 allows you to access the entertainment you love, plus with smart recommendations, discover new and exciting content with the click of a button.
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Explore kweliTV
kweliTV allows you to discover and celebrate black stories from around the world through curated independent films, documentaries, web series, kids programming, news, and events/live experiences. kweliTV aims to showcase high-quality content produced by independent, globally diverse and unique filmmakers and journalists who aim to share their stories and truths with the world.

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Explore UMC
“UMC is bringing the heat” (Essence.com) as your go-to destination for the best in Black Film & TV. Watch movies, TV, original series and exclusive content featuring the stars you love and entertainment made just for you including the best in drama, romance, comedy and much more. It’s all on UMC – Urban Movie Channel!
Explore Urban Movie Channel
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Explore Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar features an extensive library of iconic classic and contemporary black movies along with hit TV shows. From Coffy and Dolemite to Bounce’s record-breaking original series, Saints and Sinners, stream great movies and more, uncut and commercial free. Say "Show Me Brown Sugar" into your X1 Voice Remote to watch.

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Explore Prime Video
Now you can easily access all of Prime Video right on X1. Just say "Show me Best of Prime Video" into your X1 Voice Remote. Or, ask to see the latest Amazon Original series like "Free Meek."
Explore Prime Video
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Explore Netflix
Netflix has a wide range of TV shows and movies available on their platform for members with a monthly subscription, which you can easily access using Xfinity X1. Simply say “Netflix” (or the title of a particular Netflix Original) into your X1 Voice Remote or browse your X1 Apps in the Main Menu and find Netflix there.
Explore Netflix
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Explore Streampix
Watch as many TV shows, hit movies, and independent films as you want, whenever you want, all commercial free with Xfinity On Demand. Just say "Show Me Streampix" into your X1 Voice Remote at home, or watch on the go on your mobile device.
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Get schooled: The HBCU Experience
Historically black colleges and universities are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community and the nation. A new special collection of programming centering around HBCUs, featuring web content, sports, student centered TV shows and Movies, Music playlists, and more is available on X1 on demand and in app.


'HBCU 101'


'The Quad'


‘grown-ish’


Discover The HBCU Experience


'Drumline'


'Stomp the Yard'


'No Huddle'


'Butter & Brown'


HBCU Lifestyle


'Dear White People'


'HBCU 101'
Watch 'After the Game' in the Student TV Watchlist in the HBCU Experience

'The Quad'
Watch 'The Quad' in the Student TV Watchlist in the HBCU Experience

‘grown-ish’
Watch ‘Grownish’ in the Student TV Watchlist in The HBCU Experience


Discover The HBCU Experience
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'Drumline'
Check out the Student Movie Watchlist for all of your favorite college movies


'Stomp the Yard'
Check out the Student Movie Watchlist for all of your favorite college movies


'No Huddle'
Watch 'No Huddle' in the Student TV Watchlist in the HBCU Experience


'Butter & Brown'
Watch ‘Butter and Brown’ in the Student TV Watchlist in The HBCU Experience


HBCU Lifestyle


'Dear White People'
In the Community

Philadelphia, PA
8th Annual Blackstar Film Festival 2019
Xfinity Streampix sponsored the 8th Annual Blackstar Film festival. The festival is held over 3 days and showcases films by black people from around the world.

Atlanta, GA
Spelhouse Homecoming
Xfinity partnered with Aspire TV at the 2018 Homecoming for Spelman and Morehouse Colleges. The Xfinity booth featured a live cooking demo from the hosts of Aspite TV's 'Butter + Brown', free treats, giveaways and much more!

Atlanta, GA
I Am HBCU Proud
In celebration of HBCU Awareness Month, Xfinity Black Film & TV hosted a screening of their new series "I Am HBCU Proud" at the Atlanta University Center. The screening was followed by an entertainment industry panel in a fireside chat featuring HBCU alumni and others with successful careers in the television/film/radio industry including: Karen Horne of NBC Entertainment & Universal Televison, Melissa Ingram of Aspire TV and Producer/Director Torrance Hampton of GFACTOR Films.

Miami, FL
American Black Film Festival
Xfinity is a sponsor of the 2018 American Black Film Festival. Xfinity will be at the festival’s Industry Expo on Friday, June 15 with recruiting opportunities and a meet & greet with Jacob Lattimore from the SHOWTIME series, THE CHI and Ryan Destiny from FOX's 'Star'.

Washington, DC
Spin DC
In celebration of Black Music Month, Studio Xfinity Retail Store hosted an event featuring music from three of the DMV’s top black DJs plus a panel discussion hosted by DC Radio and TV personality Vic Jagger.
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