BET Network Adding Trio of Brooklyn-Based Intellectuals and Trend-Setters As Producers, Writers and Talent to Expanded News Production Team

Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - Each one has carved a noteworthy reputation as an intellectual trend-setter and cultural expert, and they're now bringing that expertise to BET. Today BET News announced the hiring of ex-CNN pop culture correspondent Touré; former Editor-in-Chief of The Source magazine Selwyn Hinds; and writer and filmmaker Nelson George. BET President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin describes the hiring of the Brooklyn-based trio as pivotal to the next phase of BET News and Public Affairs programming.

Roles managed by the three will touch multiple aspects of BET programming. Touré draws a multi-level assignment as host, writer and Consulting Producer for BET News, including serving as host on such specialized programming as the recent BET 25TH ANNIVERSARY POST-SHOW. Hinds will assume the role of Interim Executive Producer for the daily BET News Briefs, periodic BET News Specials and BET's soon-to-be launched Sunday news magazine show. George becomes Consulting Producer on all BET News and Public Affairs programs. All three gentlemen either hail from or reside in the New York borough of Brooklyn.

Pop Culture Personality Touré Headed To BET News

BET Network Adding Trio of Brooklyn-Based Intellectuals and Trend-Setters As Producers, Writers and Talent to Expanded News Production Team

Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - Each one has carved a noteworthy reputation as an intellectual trend-setter and cultural expert, and they're now bringing that expertise to BET. Today BET News announced the hiring of ex-CNN pop culture correspondent Touré; former Editor-in-Chief of The Source magazine Selwyn Hinds; and writer and filmmaker Nelson George. BET President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin describes the hiring of the Brooklyn-based trio as pivotal to the next phase of BET News and Public Affairs programming.

Roles managed by the three will touch multiple aspects of BET programming. Touré draws a multi-level assignment as host, writer and Consulting Producer for BET News, including serving as host on such specialized programming as the recent BET 25TH ANNIVERSARY POST-SHOW. Hinds will assume the role of Interim Executive Producer for the daily BET News Briefs, periodic BET News Specials and BET's soon-to-be launched Sunday news magazine show. George becomes Consulting Producer on all BET News and Public Affairs programs. All three gentlemen either hail from or reside in the New York borough of Brooklyn.