Culture Quote by Nafessa Williams

'Black-ish' is a show that has spoken to all different types of people and brought them closer as a community, and I'm so proud…

— Kenya Barris

I think that for the most part, black people specifically have sort of been used as props in TV shows as a way to…

— Lena Waithe

I saw the general-market world, the white world. I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an…

— Don Cornelius

I grew up watching shows like 'Martin' and 'Fresh Prince' and 'Moesha,' and I was inspired by all these shows. When I was growing…

— Jermaine Fowler

I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure.

— Don Cornelius

I think once 'Empire' hit, there was a lot of bad black TV that followed, because we work in the business of hit-seekers and…

— Lena Waithe

I would just love to see more shows that highlight positivity rather than trauma of the Black experience.

— Judi Love

Many theaters are tackling the multifaceted work of black writers - established and emerging. Now the next step is for them to bring in…

— Katori Hall

'Power' is not a black show. It's not a white show. It's a New York show.

— Courtney A. Kemp

'Black Sails' was an amazing experience, but it was a really tough show for me to do. After four years, it was pretty exhausting…

— Toby Stephens

It's a blessing to be a part of such great shows that they're so recognizable.

— David Boreanaz

It... does... not... have... to... be... pointed out all the time. Like, 'Isn't it great that you're black, and you're a woman?' Isn't it…

— Courtney A. Kemp