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CBC to be exclusive broadcaster of live Black Academy award show


TORONTO — Canadian actors and brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James (above, left to right), co-founders of The Black Academy, and Insight Productions today announced an exclusive three-year partnership with CBC to broadcast Canada’s first-ever award show honouring Black talent. Planned for fall 2022, The Black Academy’s award show will celebrate established and emerging Black Canadian talent across film, television, music, sports and culture, with a live telecast on CBC TV and CBC Gem which will feature award presentations, performances and tributes. Award categories, the submission process, and additional information will be announced at a later date, says The Black...