Black Pop

S01E02: Television

A look at the Black experience on TV through shows like "Good Times," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Living Single," "Scandal," "Insecure," "Pose" and "Abbott Elementary."

Overview

Explore how the influence of Black culture is more than a trend as perseverance, excellence and the undeniable impact through music, television, sports and film changed the culture forever.

Episodes

Music

S01E01 Music

June 19, 2023 43 min
Black music has always been the heartbeat of America; from the soulful era of Motown to the artistry of pop star royalty and more than 50 years of hip-hop.
Television

S01E02 Television

June 19, 2023 43 min
A look at the Black experience on TV through shows like "Good Times," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Living Single," "Scandal," "Insecure," "Pose" and "Abbott Elementary."
Sports

S01E03 Sports

June 20, 2023 43 min
The ability of the Black athlete to impress and impact pop culture is unmatched, leaving no doubt as to why the likes of Stephen Curry, Sugar Ray Leonard, Laila Ali and Allyson Felix have been...
Film

S01E04 Film

June 20, 2023 43 min
Black people have long helped shape American cinema; cinematic giants like Will Packer, cult classics such as "Waiting to Exhale," "Set it Off," "Friday" and even daring films like "Get Out" have found a way...

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