Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Owning the screen. Owning the story.
Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.
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Issa Rae
Self · 2 eps
Tracee Ellis Ross
Self · 2 eps
Tyler Perry
Self · 2 eps
Oprah Winfrey
Self · 2 eps
Justin Simien
Self · 2 eps
Debbie Allen
Self · 2 eps
Mara Brock Akil
Self · 2 eps
Lena Waithe
Self · 2 eps
Larry Wilmore
Self · 2 eps
Shonda Rhimes
Self · 1 ep
Cord Jefferson
Self · 1 ep
Ava DuVernay
Self · 1 ep
Byron Allen
Self · 1 ep
Terence Nance
Self · 1 ep
Marla Gibbs
Self · 1 ep
Norman Lear
Self · 1 ep
Anthony Anderson
Self · 1 ep
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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Swizz Beatz
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Tamera Mowry-Housley
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