On TV, Black love is rarely given enough screen time — and when it is, it often revolves around trauma and pain. That's why my group chats have been going crazy for Netflix's "Forever," a modern take on Judy Blume's classic novel. Reimagined under the helm of "Girlfriends" creator Mara Brock Akil, this version, set in Los Angeles, centers two Black teens as they navigate friendship, dating, first love, and letting go. Black love isn't rooted in pain here — instead, joy is front and center. It's what's been missing on television: Black love in its fullness. The awkwardness, the sweetness, the messiness, the softness — it's all there. And when harm does occur, we're able to see the complexity of navigating it. We see these characters as whole human beings, not reduced to tropes or stereotypes. |
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