AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, is in production on the second season of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City from the Emmy-nominated studios of Sunwise Media and Herschend Entertainment Studios. The series was the first to be greenlit under the output deal with Sunwise Media to develop and produce multicultural programming through aspireTV Studios.

“The success of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City underscored the power of storytelling that is both globally expansive and culturally rooted,” said Angela Cannon, General Manager, aspireTV. “Our viewers connected deeply with the series’ celebration of Black culture, history and discovery, and we’re excited to build on that momentum with a second season in partnership with Sunwise Media as the Globetrotters continue their journey around the world.”

Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City is a travel series that follows the Harlem Globetrotters as they span the globe on their historic 100-year world tour. The show combines adventure and cultural immersion; utilizing a documentary style that transports viewers to the soul of the city and the heart of the people wherever the team travels. The Globetrotters share untapped secrets of culture, cuisine and adventure from the most renowned cities around the globe. The Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world for 100 years, visiting over 120 countries which has given them unfiltered access and connections to diverse cultures around the world. The new season of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City will feature the team in Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Lagos, Athens, Rome, Tahiti and Chile.

“Our partnership with aspireTV helps us to deepen our relationship with our fans, giving them unprecedented access to our team, and players, as they tour countries around the globe,” said Harlem Globetrotters President, Keith Dawkins.

“Season two is an exciting milestone, and we’re proud that Handy Foundation apprentices have contributed to both seasons of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City,” said Ri-Karlo Handy, Founder and CEO of Sunwise Media and Founder of The Handy Foundation. “With the Harlem Globetrotters’ legacy as global ambassadors of goodwill, this partnership is a natural fit rooted in impact, opportunity and excellence. Serving as showrunner and leading a registered apprenticeship program, I’ve seen firsthand how apprenticeship strengthens the business. This show is better for it, with apprentices delivering real contributions, fresh perspectives, and production-ready talent at every level.”

Secrets of the City is produced by Sunwise Media and Herschend Entertainment Studios. Keith Dawkins and Bronwen O’Keefe serve as executive producers as well as Ri-Karlo Handy.

AspireTV Studios, a purpose-driven business development strategy, is committed to supporting a more diverse and equitable creative supply chain. Together with Sunwise Media, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), aspireTV Studios will source and connect advertisers with diverse owned media, content creation, full-service production and distribution across cable, satellite and streaming platforms.

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