Black-ish

About Black-ish

Black-ish is an American sitcom released in 2014, which centers around an upper-middle-class African-American family. The show was created by Kenya Barris and premiered on ABC. It addresses various societal issues, especially those concerning black culture and identity in america.

Making / Production

Black-ish was created by Kenya Barris and is produced by Kalahari Family Limited, Cinema Gypsy Productions, Artists First and ABC Studios. The sitcom is known for its brave approach of taking on controversial racial issues and its quick wit and humor.

Actors

• Anthony Anderson as Andre 'Dre' Johnson. He delivers a passionate performance as the patriarch of the family who often struggles with maintaining his ethnic identity in concurrence with his personal success.
• Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Rainbow 'Bow' Johnson. She plays a successful anesthesiologist who often offers the balance and practicality the family needs.
• Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson. As the eldest child, her portrayal of teenage angst and desire to fit in is well-received by the audiences.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "black-ish" refers to the show's core concept – an African American family trying to uphold their cultural identity in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
• Creator Kenya Barris based a lot of the show's content on his own personal experiences.
• The show has spawned two spin-off series - "Grown-ish" and "Mixed-ish."

Awards

The show has received numerous awards and nominations; notably, Tracee Ellis Ross won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, making it the first time an African-American woman had won in this category in over 30 years.

Quotes

• "I'm just an ordinary dad trying to raise four kids in the best way I know how." - Dre
• "If you really knew our family, you'd be done calling us 'typical.'" - Bow
• "Being mixed doesn’t mean i’m just some race. I’m black-Ish and always have been." - Andre Johnson Jr.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of Black-ish is performed by The Roots.
• The show includes a mix of contemporary pop, hip-hop, and R&B tracks reflecting the mood of the series and the characters.