The Black Television Renaissance

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Dive into the history of television by and for Black audiences to empower the future of Black voices and stories.

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What you can learn.

  • Get an overview of programming by Black writers for Black audiences
  • Explore the evolution of Black television over the decades to determine how much it has changed
  • Get insight into why Black showrunners and writers are essential to presenting the variety of Black lived experiences
  • Build on ideas and previous iterations to ensure your television show carries Black creators and audiences into the future

About this course:

This course is aimed at screenwriters who are interested in where Black television began and how much farther we have to go. We cover every era of TV, beginning from the 1930s to present day, while focusing on the progression of African Americans on TV and their struggles and triumphs. Using video clips, we analyze the history by discussing how Black TV has evolved. After taking an in-depth look, you then see the importance of being a Black showrunner or a studio executive with the power to greenlight a show. By taking this course, you can make a difference in your writing and learn from past mistakes. Like a great philosopher once said, "Those who can not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 7:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Teri Brown-Jackson
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 50 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
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