For years, conventional wisdom in the television industry dictated that having more than one minority-driven show was risky business. But this year, it could be said that black is the new black. The ...

OK, I get it. “The Cosby Show is no longer on television. Serious allegations are swirling around someone many considered the nations dad. Positive representation of African Americans are almost ...

What makes Empire such a guilty pleasure of a hit in prime-time television is the richly-layered portrayal of its two leading characters, Cookie and Lucious Lyon, deliciously played by Taraji P.

Nearly two-thirds of the drama's 18-49 viewers are African-American as the network lures an underserved audience that is "broad and niche at the same time." By Mikey O'Connell TV Features Editor This ...