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October 11, 2023 70 mins
The top the black sitcoms (Cosby Show, A Different World, Living Single,Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Martin, etc) are pretty much set in stone but what about the lesser known ones that helped bolster the culture? Today I'm talking with former reporter turned DEI expert Samantha Fletcher, to discuss some black sitcoms that hold a special place in our hearts even if they didn't get the accolades some other shows received.

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These Are the 10 Highest Rated Black Sitcoms

This is a top 10 list of favorites Samantha has been watching lately that she loves for their comedy and/or writing, in no particular order.
  • Chappelle's Show
  • Insecure
  • Abbott Elementary
  • Run the world
  • The Chi
  • Grand Crew
  • Rap Shit
  • Bel-Air
  • The Boondocks
  • Half & Half
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