BET announced that it will debut its latest Top 25 special, The Top 25 Events That (mis) Shaped BlackAmerica, Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10 p.m.
“There's a lot of controversy surrounding these topics, but it's time to shed light on issues discussed at work, the barber shops and beauty salons across the country,” BET president of entertainment Reginald Hudlin said in a prepared statement.
Hosted by Paul Mooney, the documentary features comical insight from hip-hop critic Fab 5 Freddy; actress Meagan Good; pop-culture critics Nekesa Moody, Margeaux Watson, Toure, Emil Wilbekin and Lola Ogunnaike; entertainment lawyer Londell McMillian; celebrity publicist Marvet Britto; radio personality Miss Info; and rhythm-and-blues singer Mario, among others.
The prequel to this special, Top 25 Most Embarrassing Moments, drew 1.4 million viewers and was the No. 1 telecast of February 2006 among BET's target demo, adults 18-34, according to Nielsen Media Research.
