I wasn’t able to attend the 2018 National Association of Black Journalists Convention & Career Fair held in the city just a few days ago, but I felt like I was there from all of the pics that people have posted. To that end, see some photos from TV One’s screening of “We’re The Campbells” during NABJ 2018 as well as images of Erica Campbell hosting the 2018 NABJ Gospel Brunch. As a reminder, TV One’s“We’re The Campbells” airs Tuesdays at 8/7C!
According to the NABJ recap I received, the #NABJ18 convention wound to a close Sunday morning with a rousing blend of gospel, a movie preview and recognition of individuals who have impacted others.
Sponsored by Motown Gospel and the movie “Beautifully Broken,” the recently regrouped NABJ Gospel Choir sang “You’re Amazing,” before stirring performances were delivered by Lexi, Vickie Winans and others.
The brunch also included the presentation of the Angelo Henderson Community Service Award to WDIV-TV Anchor Rhonda Walker and the award for Educator of the Year to Alicia Nails, the director of the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity.
Colorism in the black community is real and the fact that it is still an issue today is unbelievable! Black, in all hues, is beautiful! You would think that the black community would have evolved past being color struck in modern society, but sadly, that is not the case…
In TONIGHT’s episode of “We’re The Campbells,” Erica Campbell discovers that her eldest child Krista struggles with self-esteem because of her dark skin tone. Erica introduces Krista to Kheris, a social media star who has her own fashion line dedicated to embracing her dark hued complexion. After Erica shares Krista’s concerns with Warryn, he reveals a secret he’s kept from Joi that certain record executives refused to work with her because they thought her features were too dark. When Warryn shares the truth, she questions remaining in the music industry altogether. Meanwhile, Warryn asks Erica to co-preach with him at church but Erica doesn’t have time to prepare.
See some clips from the episode below:
In this snippet, Krista Campbell reveals she was called “darkie” by other kids. That is so sad.
In the snippet below, Warryn discusses that he, too, faced some angst around his complexion.
The overall promo for the episode is last. Krista asks her mother if she is ugly. That is so heartbreaking!
New Series and Online After-Show Content to feature Warryn & Erica Campbell as They Balance Their Family, Church Ministry & Careers...
Hello World,
TV Oneis set to premiere its latest original docu-series,WE’RE THE CAMPBELLSonTuesday,June 19at8 p.m. ET/7C. The nine-episode docu-series will give viewers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Gospel entertainment power coupleWarrynandErica Campbell as they tackle the everyday struggles that come with balancing family and work, nurturing their marriage, building their individual careers, and fostering their faith; all while raising their three childrenWarryn,Zayaand teenagerKrista.TV Onewill also feature the couple in its ongoing online series#BLACKLOVEand a digital exclusive after show…WITH WARRYN & ERICA. The weekly online companion content will get up-close-and personal withWarrynandErica, as they reveal how they have dealt with common issues that could make or break any relationship.
The patriarch of the family,Warryn Campbell,is an award-winning veteran music producer for today’s most influential artists, pastor of the California Worship Center, and founder of the record label My Block Inc. WhenWarrynis not leading prayer and worship service, he is mentoring his upcoming music artists.
“I am excited to let people in and share our family’s story,” says Warryn. “It is super important that folks will get to see a strong, beautiful Black family, a loving couple and nothing but the Hand of God and the Grace of God on our lives through everyday situations both good and bad.”
Dividing time between her family’s life in Los Angeles and her work life in Dallas,Erica Campbellis not only a doting wife, mother and sister, but alsoahost of the popular nationally-syndicatedshowGet Up! Mornings with Erica CampbellonReach Media, which she tapes daily. In addition to these roles, she is also one-half of the award-winning Gospel music duoMary Mary, writing a new book, promoting her hair extension and wig collection and serving as First Lady of the family church.
“We are a normal family that wants a healthy relationship with healthy and happy kids that will impact the world,” says Erica. “I think families will see us deal with the same things they encounter in life. I’m so very excited.”
“Getting an inside look into a close-knit, powerhouse family like The Campbells is a rare privilege,” saysTia A. Smith, senior director of Original Programming & Production for TV One. “Audiences of all ages will identify with this docu-series and see themselves in members of this family, as they deal with the same issues we all do and get through them with humor and humility.”
As Gospel musicians, raising a family in the spotlight and dealing with issues of faith, sexuality and societal norms in the age of social media can be a challenge.WE’RE THE CAMPBELLShighlights theCampbellfamily on an intimate level, as well as introduces the large circle of family and friends that help keep things running smoothly, includingThomasina“Miss Honey”AtkinsandSandra“Momma”Campbell,the loving and often opinionated mothers ofEricaandWarryn.
Check out a preview of WE’RE THE CAMPBELLSbelow.
For more information about TV One’s upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network’s companion website atwww.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media onTwitter,Instagram andFacebook(@tvonetv) using the hash tags #WERETHECAMPBELLS and #REPRESENT.
