America in Black explained

America in Black is a television program in the form of a news magazine that first premiered on February 19, 2023, on BET.^{[1] [2]}

On January 29, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on February 6, 2024.^[3]

Overview

America in Black was created by CBS News and BET (both part of Paramount Global) to bring awareness to issues regarding American-Americans.^{[4] [5]} Showrunner Deanna Fry has described it as an [African-American] "group chat come to life."^[6]

A typical episode highlights news stories within the Black communities of the United States, relying primarily on CBS News correspondents.

At the end of most episodes, Roy Wood Jr. has a segment titled the "mic drop"^[7] styled after Andy Rooney's long-running commentary segment on the original CBS News magazine, 60 Minutes.^[8]

Episodes

Season 2

Notes and References

1. Web site: America In Black: BET And CBS News Announce Collaboration On Original News Series. BET. January 27, 2023. February 20, 2023.
2. Web site: Flam. Charna. BET and CBS News Set Premiere Date for Original News Series America in Black. Variety. January 27, 2023. February 20, 2023.
3. Web site: Petski. Denise. America In Black Renewed For Season 2 By BET & CBS News. Deadline Hollywood. January 29, 2024.
4. Web site: New BET series "America in Black" launches Sunday. YouTube. CBS New York. February 18, 2023. February 20, 2023.
5. Web site: Johnson. Ted. BET And CBS News To Debut America In Black Newsmagazine Series. Deadline Hollywood. January 27, 2023. February 20, 2023.
6. Web site: Jahns. Katie. May 23, 2023. America in Black team features NU alum. May 26, 2023. The Daily Northwestern.
7. Web site: Smith. Liz. March 7, 2023. BET & CBS Cares About The Culture & Brings New Monthly Prime-Time Newsmagazine Series America In Black To Your Screens. March 10, 2023. Yahoo!. Yahoo Life.
8. Web site: Steinberg. Brian. September 15, 2022. 60 Minutes Prepares for 'Last-Minute' Change at Show's End (EXCLUSIVE). May 26, 2023. Variety.