The best episodes of #blackAF

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  1. 01

    S01E03 · April 17, 2020 · 33m

    still... because of slavery4.4

    Ahead of the family's Juneteenth party, Joya struggles to confront Izzy about her dance video as Kenya stresses the importance of hygiene to his sons.

  2. 02

    S01E05 · April 17, 2020 · 49m

    yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery3.7

    After criticizing a Black film, Kenya seeks out honest feedback from his family and peers. Joya worries her kids aren't embracing their Blackness.

  3. 03

    S01E06 · April 17, 2020 · 36m

    hard to believe, but still because of slavery3.7

    As Joya promotes her book, friction between her and Kenya comes to a head when both sides start feeling like their marriage is more of a competition.

  4. 04

    S01E04 · April 17, 2020 · 39m

    yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery3.5

    Tired of Black dads never getting praise, Kenya strives to be a more involved father by volunteering to coach a team and organizing a family night.

  5. 05

    S01E07 · April 17, 2020 · 35m

    i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery3.5

    A lavish, peaceful family trip takes a turn when the kids attempt to venture outside their comfort zones and a work event puts Kenya and Joya at odds.

  6. 06

    S01E08 · April 17, 2020 · 36m

    i know you may not get this, but the reason we deserve a vacation is... because of slavery3.5

    As Joya takes time to focus on herself before her event, Drea tries to bond with Chloe, Pops handles an incident, and Kenya switches up his behavior.

  7. 07

    S01E01 · April 17, 2020 · 35m

    because of slavery3.3

    Shooting a documentary for her NYU application, Drea introduces her unfiltered family as Kenya considers toning down his “flexing” around white people.

  8. 08

    S01E02 · April 17, 2020 · 34m

    because of slavery too3.3

    On a parents’ night out, Kenya and Joya party a little too hard while at the same music festival as Chloe, whose appearance doesn't sit well with Kenya.

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