Central City
ProductionsFounded in 1970, Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. is a black owned television programming, production, sales and distribution company.
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Our programs reflect the widespread diversity of talent, the one-time specials, quarterly series and the annual and weekly programs that have achieved tremendous mass audience appeal for more than half a century. As of 2023, Central City Productions, Inc. is also the parent-company of the Stellar Network.
Find all of our programming on the Stellar Network
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards is the first and oldest televised awards show honoring Gospel Music for over 38 years.
Black Music Honors acknowledging legendary artists who have made a significant contribution to African American music.
America’s Black Forum, is a weekly ½-hour syndicated newsmagazine series hosted by political analyst, Marc Morial.
Black College quiz tests the historical and cultural knowledge of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Black History Honors, celebrates museums that house and honor the African American legacy.
Celebrates mentoring initiatives and activities of black male celebrities, business entrepreneurs, educators, political and community leaders.
Mentoring queens, hosted by Emmy & NAACP image award-winner, Loni Love, is a 1-hour quarterly docuseries celebrating African American female mentors.
Uplifting and inspirational songs by Stellar Awards-winning artists. Host and artist reflections and remembrances of family gatherings around the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The 13th Annual Stellar Tribute to the Holidays celebrates the hoilday season with Christmas Carols, Family Remembrances, and Uplifting Messages of Hope.
The STELLAR NETWORK is the first Black-owned and targeted family-friendly television programming network. The network brand is rooted in FAITH, FAMILY, and COMMUNITY. Its audience target is African American Women 25-54 and their families. The STELLAR network exhibits a mix of general entertainment, lifestyle, documentary, gospel music, and special event programming targeting the modern African American audience.
Central City Productions has a dedicated fan base and following
View photos from some of our 2023 flagship shows & events.