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Question
Is Black-ish a good show?
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Black-ish is not a good show

Even though the show is a good sitcom, there are important issues that they ignore and refuse to address. The creater, Kenya Barris, typecasts the characters of the show and creates a unrealistic image of American black family life.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The show "Black-ish" is a misrepresentation of black identity
    Through the portrayal of certain characters, "Black-ish" encourages stereotyping the black identity. Moreover, it turns a blind eye to reverse racism, thus invalidating it.
  2. The show's title is provocative and generalizes the African American community
    The title "Black-ish" reflects the double standards that exist in relation to the black community. While it does strike an ironic tone, "Black-ish" treads the border between being racist, and a true reflection of society.