1980s

  • The Black Movies of the 80s Every Film Lover Should See

    The Black Movies of the 80s Every Film Lover Should See

    If you are Black, or just a lover of Black cinema, then the Black movies of the 80s ought to represent something special to you. The 1980’s decade was a rebirth for black filmmakers and film lovers alike, as the 1970’s largely introduced the blaxploitation genre, which while positive in some aspects, was fraught with…

  • 80’s Black TV Shows: From Cult Classics to Mainstream Hits

    80’s Black TV Shows: From Cult Classics to Mainstream Hits

    The 1980s was a pivotal time for Black television, with several groundbreaking shows emerging that left an indelible mark on popular culture. These shows not only entertained audiences but also challenged stereotypes and pushed the boundaries of representation in ways that were previously unheard of. From comedies to dramas, 80’s Black TV shows told Black…

  • Top Black TV Shows: 70s and 80s

    Top Black TV Shows: 70s and 80s

    Black TV Shows 70s and 80s: What to Watch Next The 1970s and 1980s were a massive turning point in television history, marking the popularization of black TV shows and sitcoms and leaving a long-lasting legacy on the types of shows created for Black audiences for decades to come. However, modern viewers are often unaware…

  • Top Seven 80s Black Movies

    Top Seven 80s Black Movies

    Looking for the Best 80s Black Movies? The 1980s were a revolutionary time for Black cinema. Spanning across a wide range of genres, like everything from comedies to dramas, this era of film featured groundbreaking performances from talented Black actors who used their roles to showcase a side of African-American life that before then had rarely seen on…

  • The 10 Best ’80s Black Sitcoms

    The 10 Best ’80s Black Sitcoms

    Remember those days when synth music was the rage, and you watched shows on a tube TV? Remember when the first Apple Macintosh was released? Well, maybe you’re not old enough to remember, but those were the 1980s–and they were the days when Black TV sitcoms came into their own. The ’80s Black sitcoms were…