Daejah Woolery FCLC '22 Writes on Black TV Couples

Daejah Woolery FCLC ‘22 has a new article in Cosmopolitan on finding hope in unconventional narratives of Black love on television. After starting a long-distance relationship during the pandemic, Woolery writes that the tv shows Abbott Elementary and Queen Sugar reminded them that “Black love can blossom in the most unexpected, nuanced ways.” After discussing the tropes and conventions these two shows are able to break out of, Woolery writes:

“As I navigate life through this so-called new normal, I’ve come to rely on TV as a north star of sorts, even in 2022 when Black love stories remain less prominent than white ones. But from that marginality, these shows have proven there’s power in embracing unconventional narratives.”

Daejah Woolery (she/they) is a writer, critic and you can read their article here.