UNLEASHING THE POWER OF LOCAL FREE BLACK OWNED TV
Our goal is to showcase the power of FREE Black-Owned broadcast television and provide a platform for individuals and organization to support Black-Owned media while promoting their own businesses, non-profits, events and resources.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE??? Turn us on and KEEP us ON!
Turn Us On and Keep Us On!
UTS TV connects national distribution with locally relevant programming.
Our market strategy focuses on cities with strong Black communities, active small-business ecosystems, and demand for culturally relevant news, entertainment, faith, wellness, sports, and community programming.
Broadcast expansion begins in Fall 2026, supported by 24/7 digital access and growing smart-TV distribution.
There are many ways to become part of the Urban Trendsetters 1 Million 1 Trendsetters Movement. Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, organization, church, school, creator, or simply someone who believes in supporting Black-owned media, there’s a place for you.
WATCH UTS TV LIVE!
THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED!!!
The Urban Trendsetters 1 Million 1 Trendsetters Voice & Vision Tour is more than a campaign—it’s a national movement to amplify Black voices, celebrate Black excellence, and transform how our stories are seen, shared, and preserved.
As the first 100% Black-owned and operated free broadcast television network in the United States, UTS TV is creating a platform where our communities can see themselves reflected on screen, where entrepreneurs can grow their businesses, where organizations can expand their impact, and where creators can inspire the next generation.
Throughout the campaign, Urban Trendsetters will spotlight Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, community leaders, artists, authors, entertainers, ministries, and changemakers through television, radio, print, digital media, and live events. We will also produce and broadcast programming from Black expos, conferences, festivals, and community celebrations across the country—bringing local stories to a national audience.
The campaign will culminate with our 12-hour “Shop Black Holiday Special” Telethon on November 20, 2026, bringing together viewers, businesses, sponsors, and supporters for a day of entertainment, inspiration, shopping, giving, and community engagement.
We’re also searching for talented content creators, podcasters, filmmakers, educators, journalists, influencers, and storytellers who are ready to develop original programming and become part of the Urban Trendsetters Television family.
Our vision is simple yet bold: to place Black-owned media at the center of our communities by providing free access to quality programming while creating opportunities for businesses, organizations, and individuals to be seen, heard, and supported nationwide.
Whether you’re tuning in, becoming a sponsor, submitting content, advertising your business, or joining one of our campaigns, you’re doing more than supporting a television network—you are helping build a lasting media legacy for future generations.
24-7 FREE BLACK NEWS, ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATION
ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME!
Join us for the National Shop Black Week Telethon
November 20, 2026 @ 12 Noon - 12 Midnight EST.
THE POWER OF 100
Urban Trendsetters is spotlighting 100 exceptional Black-owned businesses across our TV network, magazine, radio station, and UTS Local platform.
Packages include Branding, Advertising, and Marketing throughout UTS media services and platforms featuring:
Display ADs
TV and Radio Commercials
Interviews
Trendsetters Marketplace Appearance
Become a UTS TV Host Partner
Do you have televisions in your business or organization?
Earn UTS advertising, branding and marketing credit for Turning US On!
Help us expand the reach of Black-owned broadcast television by displaying UTS TV in your:
- Restaurant or Café
- Barbershop or Beauty Salon
- Medical or Professional Office
- Retail Store
- Fitness Center
- Hotel or Hospitality Venue
- Community Center
- Church or Ministry
- Waiting Area or Lobby
Every screen helps introduce new viewers to Urban Trendsetters Television.
Host a Local UTS TV Watch Party
Bring your family, friends, customers, church, organization, or neighborhood together to watch UTS TV and celebrate Black excellence.
Bring your family, friends, church, organization, coworkers, or community together for an unforgettable Urban Trendsetters TV Watch Party!
Whether you’re gathering in your living room, church fellowship hall, restaurant, community center, library, school, or business, a UTS TV Watch Party is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Black excellence, discover new businesses, support Black-owned media, and connect with your community.
Watch Parties are a great way to:
- Introduce others to UTS TV
- Support Black-owned businesses
- Network with your community
- Celebrate National Black Business Month
- Participate in our special broadcasts and telethon
Together, let’s fill homes, businesses, churches, and communities across America with the power of Black-owned media.
We’ll Help You Promote It
Register your Watch Party with Urban Trendsetters, and we’ll help spread the word through our television network, website, social media platforms, and event calendar. Selected Watch Parties may even be featured during our broadcasts, giving your community and organization national exposure.
Urban Trendsetters will provide promotional support and opportunities to showcase your event through our media platforms.
Host an Official Urban Trendsetters Community Event
Become a local ambassador by organizing a 1 Million 1 Trendsetters event in your city.
Examples include:
- Business Networking Events
- Community Celebrations
- Vendor Markets
- Small Business Showcases
- Youth & Family Events
- Educational Workshops
- Faith & Community Gatherings
- Live Broadcast Events
BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND
JOIN OUR NATIONAL OR LOCAL EXPANSION TEAM!
Our mission is to develop strategic partnerships with local Black-Owned print, radio and social media outlets for collaboration and revenue sharing opportunities.
Live Broadcasts from over 25 National Festivals, Conferences, Expos and Events. We are searching for Live Local Market Launch Events partners throughout the tour.
Create a network of 1 Million 1 Urban Trendsetters viewers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and more to follow, watch and support Free Black Media content and distribution.
GET READY:
OHIO – Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, OH, Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Houston and Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, St. Louis, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA, Detroit, MI, and More!
TOUR INCLUSION
See Your Community on TV – Community Video Drops-Local residents will be invited to send in videos about their support of UTS TV in their community. These drops will air ROS (Run of Station) daily.
Original Programs – We are searching for the next great content creator. Submit your content ideas, event idea, or potential live broadcast opportunity TODAY!
Local Talent Search – From journalists to TV hosts to Sales, we want to build a team in your city! Join us!
Local Event Hosts and Partners: Local UTSS Launch events and celebrations, Career and Opportunity Fairs, Business Networking Events and more are a great chance to meet the movers and shakers of your community. Help us get connected!
“With only a few hours to dedicate to local programs and content, national mainstream broadcast channels often do not have the time or resources to provide enough local, positive news about the Black community in the areas they serve. This can make it difficult for Black Americans to stay informed about issues that are relevant and important to them and can also contribute to a lack of representation and visibility in the media.
Urban Trendsetters is committed to collaborating with locally Black-owned media outlets throughout the country to provide opportunities for local Black news content to be featured on our platform. By working with these outlets, we are able to offer our audience a broader range of local Black news and provide a new and additional revenue stream for these businesses.”
CEO/Founder, Sharon S. Gordon
JOIN THE MOVEMENT IN FIVE POWERFUL STEPS
Every viewer has the power to be part of something historic. Here is how you can take action and help us reach one million people, one hour, one dollar at a time:
Step 1 — WATCH: Tune in to Urban Trendsetters Television at UrbanTrendsetters.com/TV or on your favorite supported streaming platform. Experience the culture, stories, and excellence of Black-owned independent media.
Step 2 — RECORD: Grab your phone and record a 15-second video saying “I Am an Urban Trendsetter.” Share who you are, what community you represent, and why this movement matters to you. Every voice counts.
Step 3 — SHARE: Post your video across your social media platforms using the campaign hashtag. Tag friends, family, colleagues, and community leaders. Challenge others to join the movement and keep the momentum growing.
Step 4 — CONTRIBUTION +: Your contribution of at least one dollar to help expand independent Black-owned television. Your dollar — combined with one million others — funds the infrastructure, distribution, and growth of UTS TV and our mission of providing local Black broadcast in over 200 markets across America!
Step 5 — INVITE OTHERS: Bring your network into the movement. Invite 5 people to watch, record, share, and donate. Each person who joins multiplies the impact and brings us closer to the goal of one million strong.
Together, we are not just watching television — we are building it. This is your moment to own a piece of the movement.
