I'll be the first to admit that I am perpetually stuck in the '90s. It was the decade that gave me Saturday morning cartoons, bubblegum pop and way too many denim overalls. But more importantly, it introduced me to timeless, groundbreaking Black sitcoms that shaped who I am today. Iconic characters like Aunt Vivian taught me the value of integrity and respect, while whiz-kids like Dwayne Wayne and TJ Henderson taught me that intelligence is actually really cool. I’m inspired to give credit where credit is due by shining the spotlight on characters and classics that not only defined my childhood, but progressed the cultural conversation. From in-depth interviews with my favorite '90s actors to a deep dive into the Golden Age of Black sitcoms, here's to celebrating all the beloved BIPOC classics that changed the landscape of TV.
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A DIFFERENT WORLD
The classic sitcom follows the everyday lives of students who attend the historically Black Hillman College.
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It changed the game for millennials.
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It's an irrefutable fact.
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From ‘Living Single’ to ‘Black-ish’.
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Remember the little shorty with a thousand IQ?
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It paved the way for the close bond between Black men.
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Including Kyle Barker, Carlton Banks & more.
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She never let her size minimize her big personality.
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She had an air of confidence that never wavered.
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“It’s possible! For a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage…”
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Is nostalgia clouding
our judgment?
‘A Different World’ Icon Kadeem Hardison Takes Us Back to Hillman
OG Aunt Viv from ‘Fresh Prince’ Was the Dark-Skinned,
Multi-Dimensional Icon
Who Helped Raise Us All
A true queen.
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Get the real story behind those flip-up glasses.
- Kadeem Hardison
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'90s Black Sitcoms
Actually Golden?
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“‘A Different World’ was lightning in a bottle back then.
I don't think we
were out to
catch lightning
in a bottle.”
Tahj Mowry on the Legacy of ‘Smart Guy’, a Potential Reboot & His New Disney+ Series
‘Between Brothers’ Successfully Explored Black Male Friendships
These '90s Sitcoms Feature the Most Memorable Black Male Characters
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Pam from ‘Martin’ Taught Me That Black Women Can Own Their Anger
Brandy’s ‘Cinderella’ Is
(& Will Always Be) the Best Remake Ever
– Nakeisha Campbell,
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Now, this is a story all about how…well, you know the rest. When Will moves from West Philadelphia to his aunt's upscale home in L.A., hilarity ensues.
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Revisit Max, Synclaire, Khadijah and the rest of the gang as they deal with the ups and downs of life in a Brooklyn brownstone.
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WRITERS/EDITORS: Nakeisha Campbell, Chelsea Candelario
TOP EDITOR: Jillian Quint
MANAGING EDITOR: Catrina Yohay
PRODUCER: Chelsea Candelario, Emily Vandelanotte
DESIGNERS: Paula Boudes, Dasha Burobina
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