![]() ![]() There is only one show that has managed to captivate me in the most addictive way. All in all, I think Grown-ish and Black-ish successfully completed the task they sought after which was to entertain, display culture and diversity, challenge thoughts and conversation, and inspire.Įven with that, I found that I’m still not fulfilled. I believe that the show is trying to showcase the events that happen when you’re not quite grown but facing real world obstacles. And the students do not go to an HBCU this is clear and the show is set in the real world where HBCUs indeed exist. The cast is mostly black but the key word is mostly, not all. ![]() Even though it’s the spinoff of Black-ish (which I always get a laugh and lesson from but also isn’t just for black people), I don’t think that the HBCU experience was the target of the show. For example, we have Grown-ish, which I am currently obsessed with and tempted to binge from the beginning, but many have proclaimed that it does not portray the black college experience. I am not in any way, shape, or form, discrediting the amazing pieces that do exist. Film and shows are undeniably enjoyable and though not healthy to watch 24/7 (or so they say), I’ve learned more from them than I could have ever imagined. #A different world relax relate release tv#I’ve always been a TV girl and I grew up in an environment that is huge on cinema as well. I’m getting there.īelieve me when I say (or write) that I am the ultimate television advocate. Before your face frowns and your inner debate team captain suits up to combat the idea that there aren’t black people on black shows and movies aiming to depict and represent black students and their experiences, I know there are. By “us” I’m referring to black kids and young adults in high school and college specifically historically black colleges and universities. “Why aren’t there any shows for us today?” was the question I asked my family while watching TV the other night. ![]()
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