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10/02/2013

Why Are Black Sitcoms Less Available to Us?: Black Sitcom DVD/Streaming Distribution Disparity

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A discussion on the lack of availability of black sitcoms via DVD or streaming services. Includes a chart of where you can access certain black sitcoms.

09/21/2013

Quote: SNEAK PEEK at Shonda Rhimes – Black Bloggers Connect™ Official Blog

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MG Media: How much pride do you take in the fact that your casts are much more racially diverse than most other shows? Shonda: I don’t take pride in it at all. I think it’s sad, and weird, and strange that it’s still a thing, nine years after we did “Grey’s,” that it’s still a thing. […]

07/26/2013

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“Last I read the last African-American/ Black sitcom that aired on a major TV network in the U.S was 6 years ago. 6 years.” “Black sitcoms were, in many respects, a TV sub-genre that presented to viewers love, respect and fun. And through these sitcom shows, they demonstrated that it was possible to come from […]

07/26/2013

The Black Sitcom: A Representation We Can Be Proud Of

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The Black Sitcom: A Representation We Can Be Proud Of I knew I wasn’t the only one with these thoughts on what the black sitcom is missing today. I just need myself and more people to help networks see that shows like this are worth greenlighting. And audiences to actually watch them. (And the […]