BHM TV: Feb 1 2009

7:05 AM (SHOW)

Black Filmmaker Showcase: Pants in the Family

A chauvinistic husband switches places with his wife for a day. 

12 p.m. (TVONE)

Lessons From Little Rock: A National Report Card 

a profile of five students that have faced five different environmental challenges. Their educational experience is contrasted against the historical backdrop of the Little Rock 9 landmark event.

12:00 P.M. (BET J)

THE BEST SHORTS 

Tune in for a 10-hour marathon of emerging Black filmmakers making their cinematic mark with provocative short films. Anjanette get ready to get your check...

4:00pm (Gospel Music Channel)

2007 BMI Trailblazers Awards 

Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Coko, Israel Houghton, Albertina Walker and The Caravans

5:00 P.M (BET)

THE GOSPEL 

Returning to his father's church after turning his back on God, a young singer makes an unpleasant discovery: His childhood nemesis has a "new vision" for the congregation. This inspiring drama based on the biblical parable of "The Prodigal Son" stars Boris Kodjoe and Idris Elba.

5:00 P.M, 9 PM & 11 PM (Gospel Music Channel)

The Dixie Hummingbirds: 80 Years Young 

Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Stevie Wonder join this in-depth look into the music and ministry of this pioneering, Grammy award winning Gospel quartet. 

7:00pm  (Gospel Music Channel)

Faith & Fame Shirley Caesar 

7:00 P.M. (BET)

MOTIVES 2 

Starring Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore, this sexy sequel to Motives picks up three years after the steamy thrills of the original with a new web of lies, deceit and murder.

A straight to DVD movie -really?

7:30 PM (BLK STARZ)

11.04.08: THE DAY OF CHANGE 

Relive one of America's most historic days - Election Day, 11-4-08 - through the eyes of 25 African-Americans. With Taye Diggs, Hill Harper, Shemar Moore, CCH Pounder, Vivica Fox, Robert Townsend, Regina King, and more.  

 Full Schedule 

8 p.m. (TVONE)

Mean Streets: Cities Under Fire.

Takes a look at the current plight of cities across the U.S.A. from the perspective of community leaders as well as public officials.

10pm (V ME)

Beyond the Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

10:30 P.M. (PBS)

IN THE LIFE:"Mobilizing Hope"

Delving into discrimination and marriage equality with New York Governor David Paterson, HIV prevention in the ballroom scene, and life "on the down-low."