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The Cast of “Empire” (ABC): Where Are These Black Actors Now?
It was a sad day for fans when the final episode of “Empire” aired on April 21, 2020. Because it was an unexpected and early series finale, fans who had been enraptured by the show since the first season were left reeling by the unknown. Continue reading to see what the cast of “Empire” has…
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Run the World Season 2: Everything You Need to Know
Are you ready to return to “Run the World” with Whitney, Sondi, Renee? (Sorry! no more Ella.) Well, you better be, because “Run the World” Season 2 is coming on May 26! This hilarious and heartfelt show about four 30-something Black women navigating life, love, and careers in Harlem has been making waves since it…
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The “227” Cast: Where Are These Black Actors Now?
One of many culturally significant black TV shows was the TV sitcom “227”, which ran from 1985 to 1990. Though the show only ran for five years, that was plenty of time to help cement the careers of several notable black actresses and actors into mainstream TV and film. Let’s review the “227” cast and take a…
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16 Idris Elba Movies and TV Shows: From the Wire to Luther to Luther Again
If you take a look at the Idris Elba movie and TV credits, you’ll see that the London-born Black actor has had a career that stretches over two decades. And in that time, he’s made a huge splash in Hollywood all the while becoming one of the industry’s favorite pieces of eye candy. From his timeless…
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Lyrics…Explained
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” lyrics and theme song will probably go down as the most well-known lyrics in the history of introducing television shows. On top of being the launch pad for the super star career of Will Smith, one of the most watched sitcoms of all-time, a piece of NBC’s “Must See TV”…
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Top 10 Best Shows on BET Plus
Streaming services have become more diverse than ever and BET+ has been a full participant in the growth in diversity. A marathon binger can watch everything from lighthearted romantic comedies to thrilling thrillers on this new service from parent company, and Redstone family-controlled, Paramount.
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Best Black TV Shows Ever: Top 5 Situation Comedies
It’s a debate that will reel in just about any Black person, and certainly any Black millennial who came up on TV during the 1990’s Black TV Renaissance: what are the best black TV shows ever? Well, that’s a really big question to ask, and it’s almost impossible to answer given the differences between sitcoms,…
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Best Black TV Shows on Hulu
There are a lot of streaming services out there–we know, we’re owned by one of them (BlackOakTV)! That means you have a number of options to choose from when looking for your next show to binge. And while we’d always suggest you check out a BlackOakTV Original, we can’t blame you if you want to…
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Grand Crew: The Black TV Sitcom Vying for Your Aspirations (A Preponderantly Late Review)
Grand Crew is a new Black TV sitcom on NBC and Peacock focused on a group of, largely, Black friends living in Los Angeles and getting through the everyday struggles of life. The characters are probably meant to represent millennials, but they probably give off a little more Gen Z energy than anything else. At…
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Top 5 Black TV Shows You Can Invest In
There’s too much stuff to watch on TV. Even when you whittle it down to just watching Black TV shows, there’s still a lot that you have to wade through in order to get to the good stuff that’s worth your time and your investment.