DIRECTV channel 212 forms part of the variety of programming genres offered by DIRECTV. This show brings programming from the ASPiRE network, a cable network that focuses on presenting aspirational content about and featuring African American actors.
Some of the key things to know about DIRECTV channel 212 include:
What is Aspire?
ASPiRE is a cable and satellite television network that is fully owned by Magic Johnson Enterprises and GMC TV. It began in June 2012 as an entertainment cable network for the entire family that seeks to showcase positive African American programming, depict successful Black people, and address key topics affecting the Black population.
The network aims ‘‘to entertain, enlighten and inspire by offering a variety of programming that captures the essence of Black experience in the United States of America’’.
It defines itself ‘‘As the network that connects people to their roots, showcases success in business and education, introduces the emerging generation talents and depicts timeless cultural practices and beliefs that promote the affirmative idea of living your best life.’’
ASPiRE is a network that brings programs original to the channel and others that have been syndicated across genres and genres such as movies, documentaries, music, faith, comedy, and drama. Some of its most popular original series have included "ABFF Independent", "Exhale", and "Iyanla: Some of the programs broadcasted by the network include the TLC’s “Fix My Life. ” The network has also featured other documentaries such as A Ballerina’s Tale, which is about the journey of black female ballet dancers, and movies such as Crooklyn by Spike Lee.
What is On Directv Channel 212
Many of the Black-targeted shows that ASPiRE is known for, can be seen on DIRECTV Channel 212, as part of the affiliate partnership with the network. This includes:
- New series with African American cast focused on success stories, new faces, businesspeople, and pioneering individuals in various industries. Some of the standout features are “ABFF Independent” which highlights fresh talents of Black filmmakers and “From the Bottom Up” which brings out success stories of Black-owned businesses and brands.
- Award-winning films and documents on the African American experience and Black history, including movies on civil rights, and movies portraying essential Black cultural and political persons.
- Shows and movies of Black cast, writers, and directors concerning comedies, dramas, and other little stories.
- Biographies, question and answer sessions, and conversations that focused on subjects pertinent to Black people, affairs, and popular culture today.
- Programming that includes and focuses on African American achievements in food, art, music, traditions, and more, through movies, special shows, and non-fictional lifestyle shows.
- Singing, playing, or preaching of gospels, cookery shows depicting soul foods, ministry shows, and other religious shows.
Whether you are interested in aspiration and educational television programs, Black movies that have received the stamp of approval such as the Image Awards, gospel performances, documentaries that focus on the African American culture, or any other quality entertainment with African Americans both on and off the screen, you can catch all this on ASPiRE on DIRECTV channel 212.
DIRECTV channel 212 can be watched through the following methods:
DIRECTV Channel 212 can be seen on all DIRECTV packages through the CHOICE programming tier package and beyond. Thus, if you have the least CHOICE or higher DIRECTV package, Channel 212 should be already included in your channel list.
If you are with DISH now and you only have the ENTERTAINMENT package or another package that has no Channel 212, you would have to switch to the CHOICE package to get this channel. If you have any questions about DIRECTV programming packages and options or to find what programming and pricing is best suited for your needs you can call or go online.
The show can also be viewed on a secondary channel which is the ASPiRE programming channel, which is on channel number 1206, in standard definition. Therefore, to catch more ASPiRE programs, switch to channel 212 for High Definition or channel 1206 for Standard Definition.
ASPiRE being a positive African American network, the target demographic is well served with DIRECTV Channel 212 providing a more narrow view into this culture. So turn it on every time you feel like listening to motivational or inspiring content, or watching good quality Black movies, documentaries, comedies, etc. Consult the TV schedule for DIRECTV and look at what is airing on channel 212 at the moment.
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