TV One to Air Veterans-Themed Documentary

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TV One will commemorate Veteran’s Day with the Nov. 11 premiere of the documentary Veterans Of Color, said network officials.

Walmart will sponsor the premiere of the documentary -- which explores the the untold stories of African American men and women who served in all branches of the United States military – as part of the retailer’s  “Welcome Home Commitment” program dedicated to hiring more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

“TV One prides itself on offering programming that explores the breadth and depth of the black experience,” said Maureen Guthman, senior vice president of program strategy and acquisitions for TV One in a statement. “These gallant tales communicated through the lens of true American heroes will offer a personal unapologetic look at the many obstacles faced by African Americans in the military during a time of segregation and inequality in our nation.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

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.