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Comcast Makes ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ Viewing a Priority

By Rick Limpert @RickRoswell · On February 7, 2020

February being Black History Month isn’t the only reason to watch “Voices of the Civil Rights Movement” on Comcast NBC Universal, one should watch it to learn and become familiar with important figures and history of the United States.

Comcast customers can experience the entire Voices of the Civil Rights Movement collection on Xfinity On Demand — just say “Black History: Always On” into your X1 Voice Remote.

To promote the collection, Comcast NBCUniversal hosted a special dinner program and screening in Atlanta to celebrate the seventh anniversary of its Voices of the Civil Rights Movement platform, which commemorates the legacy and impact of America’s civil rights champions.

The program honored Atlanta-based civil rights champions who contributed their stories to the Voices of the Civil Rights Movement, including:

Charles A. Black — Former Chairman of the Atlanta Student Movement
Brenda Hill Cole — Retired Georgia State Court Judge
Alexis Scott — Retired Publisher, Atlanta Daily World
Dr. C.T. Vivian — Distinguished Minister, Author and Civil Rights Leader
N. Ambassador Andrew Young — Former Executive Director of SCLC
John Lewis — Former National Chairman of SNCC (honored in absentia)
Lonnie King Jr. — Leader of the Atlanta Student Movement (honored posthumously)
June Dobbs Butts — Eminent researcher and therapist (honored posthumously)

Those involved felt it was once again an honor.

“I am thrilled to participate in such a special evening where we can fully appreciate the many contributions our brave civil rights leaders have made,” said Ambassador Andrew Young. “I applaud Comcast NBCUniversal for its dedication to giving a voice to such an important part of our nation’s history.”

The event will took place at the historic Friendship Baptist Church located in Atlanta’s Vine City Community, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. raised his family. Since its 1862 founding, Friendship Baptist Church has enriched Atlanta and provided foundational principles for its leaders to anchor and carry forward the civil rights movement across the South.

“Being part of the Voices of the Civil Rights Movement platform is an honor, and I am grateful that Comcast NBCUniversal created this initiative to allow these stories to be shared with viewers across the world,” said M. Alexis Scott, former publisher of the Atlanta Daily World.

Remember, just say “Black History: Always On” into your X1 Voice Remote. The platform is also free to the general public at CivRightsVoices.com and @CivRightsVoices on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Rick Limpert

Rick Limpert is an Atlanta-based freelance writer that covers events, sports and technology on a regional and national basis. He writes a daily tech column for Examiner.com, weekly pieces for CBS Atlanta and monthly for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has contributed to Yahoo News and Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA.com and others. He co-authored the best selling tennis book, "The Invaluable Experience" with pro tennis player, Danielle Lao. Rick's "Wireless Wednesday" tech segment on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game is something Rick looks forward to each week. Follow Rick on Twitter @RickRoswell.

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