OWN and Ozy Media Announce OWN SPOTLIGHT: BLACK WOMEN OWN THE CONVERSATION

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK and OZY Media announced today the new series "OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN the Conversation" to premiere exclusively on OWN. "OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN the Conversation" features intimate conversations about important issues with honest opinions and surprising solutions that put people first. Emmy-winning presenter Carlos Watson hosts four one-hour episodes featuring a panel of celebrity guests and 100 Black women with a focus on key issues including love and relationships, motherhood, beauty, and mind, body and soul.

"This special presentation from OWN and OZY tackles issues and concerns relevant to Black women today with candid and in-depth discussions that create real dialogue and change," said Tina Perry, President, OWN. "We are excited to be working in partnership to foster these important conversations and bring them to our audience."

Carlos Watson, series host and OZY co-founder, said, "For a variety of reasons, no one is more on the cutting edge in American life today than Black women. At a pivotal moment in our nation's history, this is a terrific opportunity to hear from them on everything from love to family, from politics to faith. "Black Women OWN the Conversation" will be no-holds-barred, can't-miss and must-watch. We are incredibly excited to be developing this show with OWN."

OZY's unique primetime shows have included, "The Contenders: 16 for '16" a look inside the most dramatic 16 U.S. presidential campaigns in recent history, "Take On America," a groundbreaking town hall series featuring 100 voices, celebrity panels, and one explosive conversation, "Third Rail," the timely and provocative chat show where nothing is off-limits, and "Breaking Big" which explores how some of the world's most influential leaders broke through. July 20-21 OZY will host its fourth OZY Fest, the country's most interactive festival in New York City's Central Park, featuring Trevor Noah, Stacey Abrams, John Legend, Malcolm Gladwell, Dulcé Sloan, Padma Lakshmi, Alex Rodriguez and more.

"OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN the Conversation" is produced by OZY Media. Executive Producers are Carlos Watson, Fay Schlesinger, Samir Rao, Marion Cunningham, Michael Melamedoff, Rufus Lusk, and Jennifer Ryan. Jennifer Ryan also serves as showrunner.