In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” ...

The South Jersey-born co-host of PBS NewsHour discusses Bill Cosby, the Fresh Prince, Richard Pryor, Quinta Brunson, and his ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with journalist Geoff Bennett about his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." ...

If you’re looking for shows that mix laughs, heart, and moments that hit way too close to home, you need to check out these Black sitcoms. From classic gems that shaped TV history to newer hits ...

Award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, Geoff Bennett, joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Black Out Loud: The ...

The votes have been tallied! For the past month, readers of The Root have cast their votes for the greatest black TV shows of all time. The Cosby Show won by a landslide, but Nos. 5-10 were almost too ...

Wrap yourself in nostalgia and holiday spirit with these Black sitcoms’ special holiday episodes as you unwind this weekend. Break out the cozy blankets, indulge in spiked cocoa or eggnog, and dive ...

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 ...

The Christmas season is officially here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to slow down, cozy up on the couch, and binge all your favorite Black sitcoms. There’s something so comforting about ...

Abbott Elementary. Atlanta. The Chi. Queen Sugar. The Other Black Girl. Swarm. There’s no doubt about it—we’re in the midst of the Golden Age of Black television. “The last few years have been very ...