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In this episode, the Counter Story tellers critique three TV shows depicting African American culture - ABC's "Black-ish," Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," and "Black Jesus," on Adult Swim.

Does "Black-ish" go far enough in reflecting the straddling and code-switching African Americans have to do? Is it funny? 

When is "Key & Peele" at its best? Does "Black Jesus" go over the line?

What's the responsibility of TV shows in portraying the lives of people of color?   

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In this installment, panel members put on their critics' hats to appraise three TV shows focusing on Black America - "Black-ish," "Key & Peele," and "Black Jesus."

In this episode, the CounterStory tellers critique three TV shows depicting African American culture - ABC's "Blackish," Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," and "Black Jesus," on Adult Swim.

Does "Blackish" go far enough in imagining the straddling and code switching African Americans have to do? Is it funny? 

When is "Key & Peele" at its best? Does "Black Jesus" go over the line?

What's the cultural responsibility of TV shows in portraying the lives of people of color?   

Lots of questions and a few answers.

Counter Stories: From 'Black-ish' to 'Black Jesus'

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