Atlanta Journal-Constitution

1990s Black television reshaped America in ways policy couldn’t

Atlanta was at the center of this cultural moment. Groundbreaking shows like ‘Living Single’ and ‘A Different World’ proved to be transformative. "A Different World" was a pivotal Black sitcom of the ...
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4 Black Sitcoms from 90s That Need To Be Revisited – WATCH!

*There was something special about TV in the 90s. Thanks to the popularity of The Cosby Show in the 80s, America got comfortable with the idea of seeing Black folks on the regular every week on their ...
PBS

Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped ...
PBS

Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms

What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The ...