Tag Archives: Oprah Winfrey Network

The New York Times 4:26 am on December 22, 2021
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In 2021, Black Boyhood Got More Complex on TV

Shows like “The Wonder Years,” “Swagger” and “Colin in Black and White” offered Black coming-of-age narratives that challenged longstanding TV stereotypes.

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The New York Times 10:00 pm on May 17, 2021
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AT&T’s WarnerMedia Group to Merge With Discovery

AT&T’s WarnerMedia group is merging with the reality programmer Discovery. What does that mean for your favorite shows?

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The New York Times 11:28 pm on March 9, 2021
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Why Oprah’s Meghan and Harry Special Won’t Have a Streaming Home

The three participants’ ties to Netflix and Apple, along with Ms. Winfrey’s desire to reach a big live-viewing audience, paved the way to an old-school deal with CBS.

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The New York Times 6:04 am on February 19, 2021
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Black History Month Is a Good Excuse for Delving Into Our Art

An African-American studies professor suggests ways to mark the month, from David Driskell’s paintings and Dance Theater of Harlem’s streamed performances to the rollicking return of “Queen Sugar.”

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The New York Times 10:43 pm on September 8, 2020
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‘Black Love’ Keeps It Simple: Honesty, not Antics

The documentary-style reality series maintains its focus on Black lives and relationships while avoiding typical reality TV stunts.

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The New York Times 5:46 pm on July 23, 2020
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‘David Makes Man’ and the Matters of a Young Black Life

This quietly brilliant coming-of-age series from 2019 has new resonance with its arrival to streaming in 2020.

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