About | TAAN TV

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TAAN TV distributes content that showcases African American lifestyles and perspectives on a global scale. It offers original programming and curated content, including documentaries, news, podcasts, talk shows, children’s programs, movies, and web series. Stream high-quality content via pay-per-view, live streaming, and video on demand, highlighting independent African American creators.

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Laura Thompson

When I shared my vision of a digital TV platform for African Americans, many suggested starting a YouTube channel. They didn’t see its significance. I envisioned this in 1995 while working for an Internet company. Driven by the lack of positive stories and images of African Americans, I dreamt of a network that gave us a voice. Instead of complaining, I built TAAN TV to control content and empower African Americans to tell their own stories. Today, TAAN TV is a leading provider of original content, reshaping how African Americans see themselves and how others perceive us.

Vance Bradford

Vance Bradford, with degrees in Human Relations and Business Management, is a skilled negotiator and talent scout. He’s managed top comedians like Nephew Tommy and Reginald Ballard and worked with BET, HBO, and Showtime. Passionate about TV content, Vance has produced shows for TAAN TV, including Jazz Plus, 69 Comedy, Dr. B's Buzz, Sports Talk Live, and Set it Off Senior Style. Through TAAN TV, he’s living his dream.

Courtney "Goldie" Jackson

Courtney "Goldie" Jackson is an actress, comedian, talk show host, producer, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Known for The Flavor of Love and Charm School on VH1, she’s also appeared in Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment, Shaking Up, and Tons of Love. Goldie hosts Coffee Break on TAAN TV and Goldie's Interviews on Instagram, soon airing on TAAN TV. Fans love her upbeat, fun spirit, saying, “We all need a Goldie in our life” and “Goldie, you rock!”

Jeremiah "Drone" Watts

Jeremiah "Drone" Watts is the host of "2 Dawg Sports Talk" out of Tulsa, Oklahoma on 89.9 FM and www.kbob899.com on Tuesdays from 6 PM - 8 PM CST. He is an advocate for Sickle Cell Anemia in Tulsa and is also part of the Sports Talk In the Room with Vance Bradford on TAAN TV - The African American Network where he contributes a segment called "Just a Dawg Gone Minute". Sports Talk In the Room airs live every Tuesday at 8:30/c.

Marc Howard

Marc Howard, a national comedian and actor, is also a coach, trainer, dad, and proud granddad. A frequent guest on Roll Out Digital and 2 Dawg Sports Talk, he regularly appears on Sports Talk in the Room with Vance Bradford, airing Tuesdays at 8:30/c.

Phil Townsend

Phil Townsend, co-host of Sports Talk in the Room on TAAN TV, leads the "Phil Knows it All" segment. A Langston University grad from Langston, OK, Phil is the antagonist, delivering candid, bold perspectives. Catch him Tuesdays at 8:30/c

Vance Jackson

Vance Bradford is the creator, director, and host of Sports Talk In the Room with Vance Bradford. He brought in a crew from across the country from the West Coast and Midwest to bring a mixture of exciting conversations about sports, community, politics, and great causes. Vance leads a dynamic crew featuring segments like "Just a Dawg Gone Minute," "Simply Marc's Rant," and "Phil Knows it All," the show blends sports, community, politics, and more. Watch Tuesdays at 8:30/c

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