Black Southern stories are not new. But these shows are giving the region its due.
For decades, the blueprint for a Black show has hit similar notes – a stable, middle class family based in New York or Los Angeles. Of course, sometimes the family consisted of a group of friends, as seen on “Girlfriends.” And other times, the city was in the Midwest, as seen on “Family Matters” or “Martin” . But rarely did a mainstream show featuring Black people take place in the South. And rarely did they portray struggles outside the middle class existence.
She pointed to Quinta Brunson, the creator of ABC’s hit show “Abbott Elementary,” about an elementary school in Philadelphia, as an example. Before “Abbott Elementary,” Brunson created comedy sketches on Instagram, eventually moving to BuzzFeed and YouTube, until she finally got a shot at a network show. Then, she knocked it out of the park, winning an Emmy for writing earlier this week. “I think that’s still what Black creatives have to do,” Salisbury said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Octavia Butler, the premiere Black female sci-fi writer - New York Amsterdam NewsOctavia Butler was a multiple recipient of the Hugo and Nebula awards, given to only the most accomplished authors in the sci-fi genre, and, she was the first science-fiction writer to receive a MacArthur genius fellowship.
Consulte Mais informação »
Black Adam Sit Upon His Throne with New McFarlane Toys FigureIt is time to witness the rise of Black Adam in the DC Universe and McFarlane Toys captures its all with another new action figure debut
Consulte Mais informação »
Disney's New 'Little Mermaid' Trailer Has Parents Of Black Girls Posting Adorable Reaction VideosDisney debuted the trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” at its biennial D23 expo. For the first time, audiences had a chance to see “Grown-ish” star Halle Bailey in the title role of Ariel.
Consulte Mais informação »
Astronomers Release Stunning New Image of Black HoleWe've never seen a black hole in this much detail.
Consulte Mais informação »
Black Texas farmers fight state’s efforts to seize land handed down from enslaved ancestors‘This is our home’: Texas farmers fight efforts to seize land handed down from enslaved ancestors
Consulte Mais informação »
A Private Members Club Opens in L.A.’s Historically Black West Adams NeighborhoodThe Gathering Spot, part of a national network with locations in Atlanta and D.C., has already hosted events with Ciara and Daniel Kaluuya.
Consulte Mais informação »