BlackTV247.com

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Common Sense Media says

Videos showcase wide range of African American culture.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this video site offers more than 100,000 programs featuring topics related to African-American culture.
The videos are categorized into 16 different channels that include
subject matter like short films and faith-based videos. Although you can currently only share or rate the site's videos, the site plans to add functionality that will eventually let users post comments.

  • Positive messages5
    The site's overall goal is to provide a place for viewers to experience videos highlighting African-American culture, comedians, and other topics.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex2
    One video mentions booty calls.
  • Language1
    Some comedy clips include swearing.
  • Consumerism3
    The site featires Google Ads and an online store sells shirts and sweatshirts.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking2
    One comedy video mentions marijuana.
  • Privacy & safety4
    The site has an area for users to fill out profiles with photo, age, and links to personal websites, etc. But this section doesn't appear to be functional. Until it is, users are private (though the site asks for your email address to register in order to rate videos).
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Is it any good?

 

BLACKTV247 offers hours of diverse viewing, ranging from quick comedy clips to entire episodes of shows like Sanford and Son and short films. Some videos are hosted on the site; others are hosted on sites like YouTube, but appear in the BlackTV247 browser.

There's no shortage of things to watch, and it's a great resource for those looking to view TV shows, comedians, and more. However, many of the videos aren't for younger viewers. Several of the comedy clips in particular include a lot of swearing, and others -- including a speech from Louis Farrakhan -- may be too politically charged for kids.

Online interaction: Users can rate videos and the site has a place for viewer comments, but it's not currently functional.

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This review was written by Erin Brereton
Teen, 15 years old
April 15, 2010
AGE
17
 
Just use YOUTUBE
How is this "Positive"? Why can we use UNIRACIAL youtube?
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Parent of 4 year old
April 8, 2010
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12
 
Seems pretty cool
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June 4, 2010
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April 8, 2010
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13
 
gonna check it out!
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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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