BET Lands Interview With President Obama

BET tomorrow night will air an exclusive interview With President Barack Obama regarding recent protests across the nation over controversial police actions.

The BET News Presents: A Conversation with President Barack Obama will air Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., according to the network.

During the interview Obama addresses community concerns and calls for justice and equality in the wake of recent and controversial grand jury decisions in Ferguson Mo. and New York City.

A portion of the interview, conducted by BET News’ Jeff Johnson, will air during BET’s 106 & Park music show at 5 p.m. Monday, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.