Positive Channels Productions: Turn to Something Good

Executive Producer, Dr. Lehman Bates II

Producers, Dr. Mikal Ba’th and Andrea Copeland

Director, Calvin Tate with CPA-TV

Airing Since December 2006

In the fall of 2006, Rev. Dr. Lehman D. Bates of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlottesville , VA , along with Dr. Mikal Ba’th of Global Faith Alliance began a series of community discussions entitled Breaking the Chains. Andrea served as moderator. The first discussion, The African-American Search for Truth, focused on self-awareness amongst African Americans, finding the truth in who we are, accepting responsibility and making the changes necessary to become a better people.

The television series of Breaking the Chains began in December 2006. It was well received as many felt the controversial discussions that take place on this program were long overdue. With national and international airings taking place throughout colleges, universities, public forums, churches and on other stations in Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Africa and the United Kingdom, Breaking the Chains has gained a global audience that boast of viewers from all backgrounds.

Several public forums on race relations have taken place locally and even abroad as a result of the information being shared on the show. And Breaking the Chains continues to expand its reach and impact many communities. Due to show’s involvement with certain initiatives, community officials and other high profile individuals have been interviewed for the show including the Haitian Ambassador, the Premier and Deputy Premier of Nevis and those instrumental in spearheading Charlottesville’s Dialogue on Race. Recently talks have begun with officials in the Caribbean to air Breaking the Chains throughout the islands.

We are always open to receiving feedback and suggestions for this program. To do so, please email andrea@positive-channels.com or batesld@comcast.net.

Breaking the Chains is currently on hiatus until Fall 2012.