Cox Communications Commemorates Black History Month.

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Black History Month, Cox is pleased to present an array of programming options for its customers during February 2011. These options include local documentaries profiling Hampton Roads leaders; a wide array of On DEMAND titles; and Africa Channel viewing options.

Hampton Roads Black List, On DEMAND

Based on an award-winning HBO documentary (www.blacklistproject.com), "Hampton Roads Black List" is a special program compiling stories of trial and triumph of African-Americans from the Greater Hampton Roads region who have broken barriers in their lifetime. Chosen in concert with the Urban League of Hampton Roads, the 2009 Black List honorees represent a dynamic group of individuals who have made great contributions to the region.

* Available on Demand (Cox Ch 1069).

Looking Back, On DEMAND

In September of 1958, Schools in Norfolk closed to prevent 17 African-American students from entering previously segregated schools. They became known as the Norfolk 17. In addition, thousands of other students were displaced from their schools when Norfolk closed them to prevent integration. They became known as the Lost Class of 1959. Cox Communications presents a special look at this tumultuous time 50 years ago. Watch "Looking Back: The End of Massive Resistance in Hampton Roads," presented by Cox 11 with special support from the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Neighborhood Television.

* Available on Demand (Cox Ch 1069).

Black History On DEMAND

Below are several programs available throughout the month, free-of-charge to area residents regarding Black history. Additional titles also are available. Visit www.cox.com for details.

CNN: Black in America-Almighty Debt

HBO:

* If God is Willing and the Creeks Don't Rise

* Treme

* The Black List (Volumes 2 and 3);

* Thurgood

Investigation Discovery: Injustice Files

National Geographic Channel: The Real Abraham Lincoln

Nickelodeon:

* Nick News: Do We Need Black History Month?

* The Legacy of Slavery: Martin Luther King, Jr.

* We Shall Not Be Moved

Sundance Channel: Brick City

TNT:

* Pride

* Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Movies On Demand

* Barack Obama: A Man and His Journey

* The Express

* The Hurricane

* Ray

* Blood Diamond

* The Color Purple

* Do the Right Thing

* The Sunset Limited

* Night Catches Us

* Roots

* Talk to Me

* When We Were Kings

Finally, the Africa Channel is providing a number of viewing options which include the following programs:

Conversations With Dr. Felicia Mabuza-Suttle: Guest Gina Paige: February 15th at 8 pm: Noted host and author, Dr. Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, hosts an in depth conversation with African Ancestry President, Gina Paige, in this one-hour interview special.

Short Film Presentation: Saint Louis Blues: February 18 at 9 pm: Following Africa First: Behind the Cameras, The Africa Channel will present the world television premiere of Saint Louis Blues, written and directed by Dyana Gaye of Senegal, which was an Official Selection at the 2010 Sundance, Rotterdam, and Toronto International Film Festivals.

Short Film Presentations: The Abyss Boys and The Tunnel; February 25 at 8 pm: The Africa Channel will premiere two additional critically acclaimed shorts produced under the Africa First banner, including The Abyss Boys, an Official Selection of the 2010 Sundance and Berlin International Film Festivals.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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