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The 10 Greatest Episodes of "The Boondocks"

The 10 Greatest Episodes of

When Aaron McGruder‘s comic strip, The Boondocks, became an animated series, it changed television forever. The show debuted in November of 2005 and was instantly a hit as part of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim line-up. Black and white audiences watched every Sunday to see retiree Robert “Granddad” Freeman (voiced by John Witherspoon) and his grandsons, […]

5 Great Black Dads from TV Sitcoms

5 Great Black Dads from TV Sitcoms

Before his shameful fall from grace, Bill Cosby redefined the role of Black fathers on television. Cosby’s portrayal of Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on The Cosby Showwas groundbreaking. Cliff’s occupation as a doctor was a refreshing departure from blue-collared blowhards like Fred Sanford and entrepreneurs with a Napoleon complex like George Jefferson. Today, the role of […]