What makes a TV show Black? with Dr. Kadian Pow

Greetings Watchers! On this special episode, we go in depth about the question: what makes a television show Black? We build on the debate from out last episode and get academic with your friendly neighborhood Scandalologist, Dr. Kadian Pow (K.P.) We also talk about what is hot in Black British media. Later Lady D and Lady H play concierge and give custom recommendations for K.P. and, hopefully, you. You can find a listing of many of the media mentioned here (some with links!) Thanks for listening! Please tweet us your feedback! On our guest, Dr. Kadian Pow  Lecturer in Sociology & Black Studies at Birmingham City University Founder & Managing Director, Bourn Beautiful Naturals (texture haircare & sensitive skincare)  She/her pronouns Identifies as queer Dissertation Title: “‘The woman saying this is black like us’: Black Women’s Fandom & Intersectionality Discourse on Tumblr” —-the interpolation of ‘black representation’ is significant concern in this his work, though the data gathered is from the Scandal fandom. Pet peeve: when people substitute ‘black’ as a synonym for ‘poor’ no longer doing discourse on Twitter Also mentioned: Barnor HesseTV Shows Mentioned: Small Acts Chewing Gum We Are Lady Parts Girls 5Eva Noughts and Crosses Lovecraft Country Our Kind of People Bob Hearts Abishola First Wives Club The Game Games People Play Naomi 4400 Batwoman Killing Eve Why Women Kill Sherman’s Showcase Star Trek Discovery Homeboys in Out of Space A Black Lady Sketch Show I May Destroy You Abbott Elementary In Living Color Famalam Mad TV Kings of Napa Black AF black-ish Janelle James: The StandUps Luther Podcasts: Busy being Black jade + x. d. Young, British, and Black black gals livin Two Twos Slay in Your Lane Books mentioned: Black Girls Must Die Exhausted Black Girls Must Be Magic Queenie Wahala Sankofa Luster Love in Color Girl Woman Other Misfits Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? Dele Weds Destiny Books to screen adaptations: Noughts and Crosses Lovecraft Country Seven Days in June The Perfect Find