On November 6, 2005, ‘The Boondocks’ premiered during Cartoon Network’s late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The satirical animated series for adults—based on the manga-influenced comic strip by Aaron McGruder—manifested a specific kind of Black novelty within pop culture. The antics of Grandad, Huey, and Riley Freeman came as metaphorical wake-up calls. These wake up calls (usually brought to light through Huey’s annoyed outbursts at the public) resembled mastery of dialogue in a Spike Lee joint mixed with humor and futuristic horror à la ‘Black Mirror’ in navigating Black America at the intersection of entertainment and history. When The Boondocks ended its nine-year run on June 23, 2014, a void was left in television. What are some of your favorite moments from the series? See our picks for the 13 best Boondocks episodes on the site. 🔗 LINK IN BIO. #Boondocks #adultswim