Black TV
(ABC, 2014) is an American sitcom created by Kenya Barris. A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Blackish
The film that got Spike Lee his Oscar, this film was based on the absolutely true story of a black police officer who went undercover as a Klansman.
BlacKkKlansman
This actor played King T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther and portrayed historical figures like Jackie Robinson and James Brown.
Chadwick Boseman
This 2000 cult classic, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood follows the relationship of Quincy and Monica as they pursue both love and basketball.
Love & Basketball
An American crime drama television series created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron. Set in 1983 Los Angeles, the series revolves around the first crack epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city.
Snowfall
Hints to microaggressions, like Rose’s father telling him that he “would have voted for Obama for a third time,” and a mind-bending twist that kept us away from anyone with a teacup for days.
Get Out
She became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball (2002).
Halle Berry
This 1997 film stars Larenz Tate and Nia Long as childhood sweethearts navigating love, ambition, and poetry in 1960s Chicago.
Love Jones
American musical drama television series created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The life of hip hop mogul, and CEO of _______ Entertainment.
Empire
There have been black superhero films before, but none like this.
Black Panther
This actress and EGOT winner starred in The Color Purple, co-hosted The View, and was the voice of Shenzi in The Lion King (1994).
Whoopi Goldberg
In Poetic Justice, Tupac Shakur plays a mail carrier who develops a connection with Justice, a hairdresser and poet played by this iconic singer.
Janet Jackson
American crime drama television series. After being released from prison, crime boss Bumpy Johnson takes on the Genovese crime family to regain control, while also allying with Malcolm X.
Godfather of Harlem
A fictional story about a historically black college and university marching band.
Drumline
She was the first Black performer to win the Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards)
Viola Davis
This 2000 film, adapted from a Terry McMillan novel, follows Stella Payne as she rediscovers herself and finds love with a much younger man in Jamaica.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back