1998 - 2000
From 1998 - 2000 we produced the BCSN Sportswrap. National HBCU Sports Update show. 1000 downloads per week
“There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise.
The human soul cannot be permanently chained.”
- W.E.B. Du Bois
Building on the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, we will use our voice as a way to facilitate the growth and communal harmony that is present throughout African history. We are dedicated to changing the world by changing the way we see ourselves and in the process changing how others see us as well! We will continue to be about the business of Black Ecomonic Growth, Stronger & Better Black Communities & Building a Legacy for our Children! Then through these processes we will then continue on the path to Fair & Equal UNITY of ALL People!
It is the goal of JBN to be the leading Urban Media Broadcast Network in the US. Providing an Urban & African-American perspective on news, information, sports and entertainment through streaming media services via the world wide web. To develop a broadcast network that will become a top 3 industry leader. To create a media network that will strive to maintain and help expand the enrollment and size of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country. To provide urban youth with education, training, & exposure to all aspects of digital media and the broadcast industry. To bring economic development to urban areas in the U.S. To change the face of the Urban community by telling our own stories and defining our own future!
JBN is a Multi-Media Production and Marketing firm focused on providing goods, services and programs for and by people of African Descent. We are also committed to working with and for Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a way to increase their enrollment and expand their reach!
JBN is the only international digital media network dedicated to providing it viewers and listeners, with the news, entertainment and LIVE sports programming from an African/Urban centered perspective via the world wide web.
We are here to fill the void of Black Owned and Operated national media. We will provide a perspective on political and social issues that is being overlooked by mainstream media. Provide programs that portray the positive aspects of our community and culture. While at the same time uniting people of African descent from different religious, economic and social backgrounds!
How we started...
From 1998 - 2000 we produced the BCSN Sportswrap. National HBCU Sports Update show. 1000 downloads per week
In 2000 JBN launched its first Live Internet Radio Station “V108-The VIBE” - Average 400 simultaneous listeners, Peak 750 unique per day.
In 2001 we began live online sports broadcast with the SWAC Basketball Tournament
In January of 2002 we were awarded the “Internet Broadcast Rights” for the SWAC and SIAC
From 2002 – 2006 We were the official online broadcast of the SIAC. Broadcasting live Football & Basketball Games weekly - Average 350 simultaneous listeners, Peak 400 unique pre week with 1200 per week view the playback.
In 2002 JBN launched 3 additional radio stations, Gospel, Urban, & Talk - Average 200 simultaneous listeners, Peak 450 unique pre day per station
In 2004 JBN Launched the Jericho Television Networks & began live video broadcast of HBCU sports and several other programs and talk shows
2005 Broadcast live from the NABJ 30th Anniversary Conference 2 days
2006 – 2008 Official Internet Broadcast of FAMU Athletics - Average 650 simultaneous viewers, Peak 1200 unique
2007 Broadcast Urban Midday live from the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs’ Conference 2 days
2008 Broadcast live from the CIAA basketball tournament, the nations 2nd largest College B-Ball Tournament approx. 200,000 attendees. Granted rights again in 2009 & 2010 & 2013
2009 Reorginized to current format
2014- 2016 Streaming provider for the Let Us Make Man Conference (Multiple Cities)
2016 RELAUNCH of Network Properties including BCSN
2020 In August we celebrate 22 Years of online streaming!
2021 1st Quarter we will launch the JERICHO News & Sports Networks the FIRST & Only news & sports networks dedicated to providing America with an Urban centered view of political, social, & financial issues