Comcast Corporation plans to launch ten new independent channels over the next eight years and eight of them will be Hispanic and African American owned or operated.  Comcast is now accepting proposals for the first three channels through May 31, 2011.  The first channel, which will be American Latino operated and programmed in English, is expected to launch by July 28, 2012.  The other two will be majority African American owned and will launch by January 28, 2013.

If you are interested in learning about the terms and conditions of the channel submissions may visit www.comcast.com/diversityproposal. Proposals are due by May 31, 2011.

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