10 Shows Like Everything’s Gonna Be All White

Description: A surreal and darkly comedic exploration of race, class, and the music industry in Atlanta, blending absurdist humor with poignant social commentary on Black experiences in America.

Fact: Donald Glover created, writes, directs, and stars in the series. The show often incorporates dreamlike sequences and unconventional storytelling techniques.

Description: A poetic exploration of gentrification, displacement, and Black identity in San Francisco, following a young man's quest to reclaim his childhood home in a rapidly changing city.

Fact: The film is semi-autobiographical, based on star Jimmie Fails' real-life experiences. It won the Directing Award and a Special Jury Prize at Sundance.

Description: A family drama that examines racial and social issues in Louisiana, particularly focusing on land ownership, incarceration, and Black family dynamics in the rural South.

Fact: Ava DuVernay directed the first two episodes and mandated that all episodes be directed by women. The show is based on Natalie Baszile's novel of the same name.

Description: A comedy-drama that delves into the personal and professional lives of modern Black women, tackling themes of friendship, relationships, and racial identity with authenticity and humor.

Fact: The series was inspired by Issa Rae's popular web series 'Awkward Black Girl.' It was praised for its realistic portrayal of Black female friendships.

Description: A horror-thriller that uses genre conventions to explore racial tensions and cultural appropriation, with biting social commentary on liberal racism and Black bodily autonomy.

Fact: Jordan Peele's directorial debut was made on a modest $

Description: A powerful narrative about police brutality and activism, following a young Black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her friend by a police officer and must find her voice to speak out against injustice.

Fact: Based on the bestselling novel by Angie Thomas. The film's title references Tupac Shakur's THUG LIFE acronym (The Hate U Give Little Infants F---s Everybody).

Description: A surreal satire that examines capitalism, racial identity, and labor exploitation through the story of a Black telemarketer who discovers a bizarre secret about his company.

Fact: Boots Riley's directorial debut was seven years in the making. The film features an unexpected twist that radically shifts its tone in the third act.

Description: This satirical comedy-drama explores racial identity and social dynamics in a predominantly white Ivy League university, using humor and sharp wit to address systemic racism and microaggressions.

Fact: The show originated from a 2014 film of the same name by Justin Simien. Each episode often focuses on a different character's perspective, providing multifaceted views on racial issues.

Description: A drama series that portrays life in a South Side Chicago neighborhood, exploring systemic issues like violence, poverty, and police brutality while focusing on community resilience.

Fact: Lena Waithe created the series, drawing from her own experiences growing up in Chicago. The show features an ensemble cast with interconnected storylines.

Description: A dark comedy-drama that tackles police violence, gentrification, and racial profiling in Oakland, blending humor with intense social commentary through its protagonist's perspective.

Fact: The film began as a play written by its stars Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal. Much of the dialogue is delivered in poetic verse.