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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?   

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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