Fox is setting its sights on the African American audience with a new streaming service called Fox Soul.
Urban Hollywood reports the live, ad-supported streaming channel is free and debuted today, the network announced in a press release. Spearheaded by the Fox Television Stations group, the channel includes original programming along with existing content from Fox’s owned-and-operated stations.
“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul. “We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”
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The channel is starting with four new daily shows, including The Tammi Mac Late Show featuring Los Angeles radio personality Tammi Mac, and interview series One on One With Keyshia Cole.
Original programming will air weeknights from 6pm PT – 10pm PT, followed by two hours of local content from Fox’s local stations. The service is available via apps for iPhone, Android, Apple TV, FireTV or on the web at foxsoul.tv.
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