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

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'Black-ish' stars Ross and Anderson
Actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson speak onstage at the 'Black-ish' panel during the Disney/ABC Television Group portion of the 2014 Summer Television Critics Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 15, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.
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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?

Lots of questions and a few answers.

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