Good Times. A Different World. Insecure. The Chi. Through the decades, we’ve seen our images on TV evolve to better emulate our existence, emphasize our stories and nourish our souls. Getting there has been no easy feat, a thought not lost on EBONY Cover girl Issa Rae, the executive producer behind Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television, the acclaimed documentary coming to HBO this month.

Since the day she uttered, “I’m rooting for everybody Black,” at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Rae has championed a new era of Black representation on television. This two-part series explores that history, from early stereotypes to modern, complex narratives. The HOORAE documentary, which is co-directed by Giselle Bailey and executive produced by Montrel McKay, creates a kaleidoscopic portrait through th

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