Turning Off the Television Commentator Kristal Brent Zook believes observing international "TV Turn-Off Week" week is especially pertinent to African Americans. Zook is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for Essence magazine.

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Turning Off the Television

April 28, 200512:00 AM ET

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Turning Off the Television

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Commentator Kristal Brent Zook believes observing international "TV Turn-Off Week" week is especially pertinent to African Americans. Zook is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for Essence magazine.