'Beyond the Gates' is making Black history at a critical time on screen and off

“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.

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'Beyond the Gates' is making history, but it's also a 'messy and entertaining' soap

The first soap opera to premiere in more that 25 years will feature a primarily Black cast, a historic breakthrough for a genre that is a throwback to an earlier time.
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How "Beyond The Gates" ushers in a new era for daytime drama

For the first time in daytime television history, Black female executive producers are at the helm of a soap opera, bringing fresh stories and perspectives to CBS's first new daytime drama in 25 ...
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How "Beyond The Gates" is bringing a fresh approach to daytime drama

After a 25-year hiatus in new soap launches, the showrunners of "Beyond The Gates" are promising rich storytelling with diverse cast and crew.
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Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times

Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.
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USA vs. Canada: Brady Tkachuk is making the most of time in 4 Nations Face-Off

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Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...
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Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.
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📸 Arsenal youngster makes unwanted Premier League history 😨

With Arsenal's scoreline reading 1-0 to West Ham in front of the home crowd at the Emirates, boss Mikel Arteta turned to his bench to try and change the outcome of the match. That meant bringing on ...
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