Friday, August 29, 2014

ASPiRE To Televise ASU's Inaugural Classic

MONTGOMERY, Alabama  -- The Alabama State University football home opener will be televised live nationally on the ASPiRE Television Network.

The Hornets' Inaugural Classic game against Tennessee State on Sept. 6 will be shown on ASPiRE at 4 p.m. CT / 5 ET from New ASU Stadium.

ASPiRE is a television network that celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of African-Americans. ASPiRE offers a diverse programming mix of movies, series and specials featuring music, comedy, drama, faith/inspiration, theater/performing arts, lifestyle and news/information. The network was launched June 27, 2012 by Magic Johnson Enterprises, which acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. ASPiRE is available in about 20.6 million homes in 21 of the top 25 African-American markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C.. For more information, visit 
www.aspire.tvfacebook.com/aspireTV and on Twitter @tvASPiRE.

Birmingham is the only current market in the state of Alabama which ASPiRE can be seen.
(Broadcast map attached).

"We are always appreciative to have national television exposure for our programs," Alabama State Interim Athletic Director Melvin Hines said. "We're excited to bring the Alabama State University brand and the excitement of our home opener to the ASPiRE Network."


COURTESY ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS

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