The influence and significance of storytelling come to life through the efforts of creators like Shonda Rhimes and Oprah Winfrey, alongside narratives that capture the richness of the Black experience. By controlling media and entertainment platforms, Black creators are now able to influence public perception and policy, all while celebrating the depth of their history, embracing its contradictions and intricacies.
Show
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Sep 10, 2025