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BlackTV247.com
Common Sense says
A lot or a little?
The parents' guide to what's in this website.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this video site offers more than 100,000 programs featuring topics related to African-American culture.
The videos are categorized into 16 different channels that include
subject matter like short films and faith-based videos. Although you can currently only share or rate the site's videos, the site plans to add functionality that will eventually let users post comments.
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BLACKTV247 offers hours of diverse viewing, ranging from quick comedy clips to entire episodes of shows like Sanford and Son and short films. Some videos are hosted on the site; others are hosted on sites like YouTube, but appear in the BlackTV247 browser.
There's no shortage of things to watch, and it's a great resource for those looking to view TV shows, comedians, and more. However, many of the videos aren't for younger viewers. Several of the comedy clips in particular include a lot of swearing, and others -- including a speech from Louis Farrakhan -- may be too politically charged for kids.
Online interaction: Users can rate videos and the site has a place for viewer comments, but it's not currently functional.
Talk to your kids about ...
When you click on a link to watch a video, why is it better/safer if the link doesn't take you to another Web site to see a video?
How do you know if a site has videos that are OK for kids your age to see?
Should you ask a parent if the videos on a Web site you're looking at are OK or not OK?
Website details
- Genre: Video Sites
- Pricing structure: Free
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