"Enjoy the latest edition of OPEN dedicated to the memory of Hal Jackson, a true pioneer and innovator in the broadcasting industry.

Born in November of 1914, Mr. Jackson began his rich career as the first African-American radio sports announcer for local Negro league baseball. He also became the first African American host in Washington.

In 1971, he and Percy Sutton acquired WLIB, which became the first African American radio station in New York. He broke color barriers virtually everywhere he went, and was recognized in 1990 with another first. He became the first minority inducted into the National Association of Broadcaster's Hall of Fame.

Through it all, he inspired generations of young African American women with the "Hal Jackson Talented Teens" competition.

OPEN Host Bob Lee, longtime friend and host at WBLS, honored the memory of his mentor during a very special episode of OPEN, which also featured entertainment executive Qadree El-Amin, Adam Clayton Powell IV, and Ken "Spider" Webb." Throughout the show, co-workers, family and friends also shared their feelings on Hal as a man, broadcaster, innovator and friend."

OPEN is shot LIVE from BronxNet's studios and invites viewers to participate through phone or email. The show builds on the station's mission to provide useful information to the Bronx public, while helping young adults develop media careers.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday OPEN helps Bronx community organizations share information about issues and services, give exposure to artists working in various media, showcase video art, provide a forum for discussion and debate, and updates viewers about what's happening in the Bronx and beyond.

The hosts are a diverse group o f personalities who interact with the audience via phone calls and internet. Lead hosts include experienced personalities such as WBLS Radio personality Bob Lee, Bronxnet own Executive Producer of Perspectives, Daren Jaime and noted Bronx performer Rhina Valentin. Guest and segment hosts will include newspaper journalists, experts and aspiring journalists who participate in BRONXNET?s journalism production training programs.

It is seen live on Cablevision's channel 68 and Verizon Fios channel 35 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 am.

Rebroadcast schedule: Monday: 2 am, 5 pm, 10 pm | Tuesday: 2 am, 10am, 5 pm, 10 pm | Wednesday: 2 am, 5 pm, 10 pm | Thursday: 2 am, 10 am, 5 pm, 10 pm | Friday: 2 am, 5 pm & 10 p.m.