Network expands team with award-winning journalist ahead of new season of REVOLT Black News Weekly
THE ANGELS, January 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading Black-Owned Multimedia Company REVOLT today announced the exciting addition of industry veteran Mara S. Campo as a global news anchor for its growing news division. Through this initiative, REVOLT continues to expand its highly talented team of trailblazing women ahead of the fourth season premiere of its flagship series, REVOLT Black News Weekly.
Mara S. Campo
“Our vision for REVOLT Black News is to build a world-class news network that can compete with global news powers that is not driven by red or blue politics, but by stories of critical importance to the black community,” he said. Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “Having Mara as our new global news anchor is a huge step in bringing our vision to life and we’re excited to see her experience and perspective take RBN to the next level.”
The news program is dedicated to bringing the most relevant stories to black culture from an authentic perspective. the series returns 26 of Januarythe with an exclusive and in-depth conversation with the co-founder of Black Lives Matter patrisse cullors as he fights to clear his name while continuing the fight against police brutality. throughout this season RBNW it will offer significant cultural content and storytelling that will give voice to typically unknown perspectives. Mara and the team aim to keep relevance at the center of their investigative reporting, while exploring the experiences most important to black culture as they build on the series’ successful run.
“We are delighted to welcome Mara to the team as we continue to set a new standard of inclusion for journalism that resonates especially with Black communities,” he said. monique chenault, President of REVOLT News, Specials & Documentary. “Mara’s in-depth reporting style will further advance our news division as a critical vessel for sharing stories and assessing the realities that most impact Black people in the United States and across the African Diaspora.”
Four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Campo will serve as anchor of global news for REVOLT Black News Weekly and as Managing Editor of the news division. He will lead the investigative journalism arm of the multimedia company as it continues to tackle the most pressing issues related to social justice, economic advancement, public safety, health, wellness and education. With more than 15 years of experience covering some of the biggest news, Campo will authentically report on crucial conversations and pertinent topics.
“It’s an honor to join REVOLT Black News, which has served as a trusted resource for uncovering the issues most important to Black viewers,” Campo said. “I look forward to continuing the work of raising awareness and starting crucial conversations for our community.”
Campo collaborated on REVOLT Black News Weekly’s first investigative special, “The Real Thirst Trap,” which premiered in December. Campo will continue to create impactful content online, further advancing REVOLT’s mission to highlight underrepresented topics and critical conversations, and dig deeper into socioeconomic issues.
Coming back for a fourth run, REVOLT Black News Weekly begins its new season with a special episode starring patrisse cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, for a meaningful conversation about black women, body positivity, and no consequences for anti-black rhetoric. The fourth season of REVOLT weekly black news will air on REVOLT’s linear channel tonight, 26 of Januarythe a 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time with weekly episodes airing on Thursdays.
For more information on REVOLT’s linear content, visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit www.revolt.tv/providers to find REVOLT in your area.
ABOUT REVOLT TV
REVOLT is the leading Black owned and operated media platform delivering 24/7 content across live, linear and digital media channels. The platform produces rich content and original material featuring the biggest names in Hip Hop, along with breaking news reports, current events, trends and announcements within the black cultural movement and the world of Hip-Hop. REVOLT prides itself on its diversity, both in its mindset and in the makeup of its company, further instilling its dedication to culture among its staff and audiences. Founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2013, REVOLT engages more than 50 million millennial and Gen Z audiences through its authentic and disruptive material across all platforms. In 2021, REVOLT will launch a new digital mobile app where users can view extended releases, live updates on relevant news, exclusive specials, and much more.
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