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ASPiRE announces The World Premiere of its Groundbreaking Original TV Series THE ROOT 100
This year Malveaux won a National Emmy Award for her breaking news coverage of Egypt’s revolution. She also received a Peabody Award for CNN’s coverage of the Arab Spring. Malveaux was named one of “America’s Most Powerful Players Under 40” by Black Enterprise magazine, Ebony’s “Outstanding Women in Marketing & Communications” and Essence Magazine 2009 Journalist of the Year. Malveaux earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. An Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow, Malveaux holds four honorary degrees and was awarded an honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. membership. Malveaux appeared on THE ROOT 100’s list in both 2010 and 2011 and is dedicated to promoting research for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
About Omar Wasow: Omar Wasow is a Ph.D. candidate in African-American studies and Government at Harvard University. His research focuses on race and politics.
A co-founder of BlackPlanet.com, a popular social network that became the leading site for African- Americans, Wasow helped grow the network to over three million users a month under his leadership. Considered an expert in technology, Wasow has worked to demystify technology issues on shows like NBC’s “Today Show,” CNN’s “American Morning” and public radio’s “Tavis Smiley” show. Similarly, Wasow tutored Oprah Winfrey in her first exploration of the Net in the 12-part series “Oprah Goes Online.”
In 1999, as a result of his active participation in a number of social issues, particularly the charter school movement, Wasow was selected to be a fellow in the Rockefeller Foundation’s Next Generation Leadership program. In fall 2003, a K-8 charter school that Wasow helped found opened in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. In 2007, in recognition of the promise of his academic research, the National Science Foundation selected him for a Graduate Research Fellowship and most recently, the Aspen Institute selected him for the Henry Crown Fellowship. Wasow received his BA in race and ethnic relations from Stanford University. He also holds a master’s degree in government and statistics from Harvard University.
About The Root: The Root is the leading online source of news and commentary from an African-American perspective. Founded in 2008 under the leadership of Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. of Harvard University, The Root offers a unique take on breaking news, provides solid analysis and presents dynamic multimedia content. The Root raises the profile of black voices in mainstream media and engages anyone interested in black culture around the world. The Root is owned by The Washington Post Company.
About ASPiRE: ASPiRE is a television network targeted to African-Americans and celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of our past, our now and our next. ASPiRE offers a diverse programming mix of movies, series and specials featuring music, comedy, drama, faith/inspiration, theater/performing arts, lifestyle and news/information. The network was launched June 27, 2012 by Magic Johnson Enterprises, which acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. For more information, visit www.aspire.tv, facebook.com/aspireTV and on Twitter @tvaspire.
About Magic Johnson Enterprises: Magic Johnson Enterprises acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. For more information, visit http://magicjohnson.com/enterprises.
