Black Quote by Kenya Barris
“I wanted to do a show about a family that is absolutely black. Because as Du Bois has shown, we do have to live a double consciousness every day in the world. We have to walk our path and walk the mainstream path, and there's never really been a show that's talked about what that's like.”
About This Quote
The speaker highlights the scarcity of mainstream media portraying Black families navigating the dual awareness of their own cultural identity and societal expectations, a concept rooted in W.E.B. Du Bois’s double consciousness.
In simple terms: Lack of Black family representation in TV
Key Takeaway
Need for authentic Black narratives
Themes
representation
identity
double consciousness
media diversity
cultural authenticity
Mood
hopeful
critical
inspired
Type
observational
cultural critique
visionary
When to use this quote
- TV development meetings
- pitching a new series
- network content review
- cultural consultancy
Key Concepts
double consciousness
media representation
Black family dynamics
Practical Applications
- Create a series centered on Black family life
- Develop scripts that explore dual identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does double consciousness affect storytelling?
- What barriers prevent such shows from being green?
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