# @people on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUUmf2AjgrO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55459479-people-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-04T04:03:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** People Magazine (@people) — https://gondola.cc/people

## Caption

Series led by Black characters have left an indelible mark on TV, bringing Black art, Black pride and Black issues into America’s living rooms.

Sitcoms such as #TheJeffersons, #TheCosbyShow and #SanfordandSon broke barriers, showcasing the different ways different Black families dealt with world issues with a sense of humor and pithy commentary. Series that came much later, such as #ADifferentWorld, #LivingSingle, Girlfriends and Insecure honed in on the problems younger people face. Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the 13 Black TV shows that revolutionized television.

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## Tags

thecosbyshow, sanfordandson, livingsingle, adifferentworld, thejeffersons

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