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Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network

Martin announced his new network on the third anniversary of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily digital show specifically targeting African American audiences five days a week. The show has enjoyed expansive audience growth averaging 20 to 30 million views a month.

“First Take” anchor moves to “SportsCenter”

Cari Champion, host of the ESPN show “First Take” will become an anchor for “Sports Center” in July, according to The Wrap. She has the ESPN show with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless for two years, according to the Washington Post. Her last day was Friday, June 19, according to Examiner.com Champion will be hosting in the mornings and participating in a series of “interactions” about sports and entertainment. Members of ABC’s Good Morning America will accompany her in this segment, according to The Wrap. In “First Take,” she acted as the mediator for the debate-oriented show; it has