Shades of Black

United States United States

Shades of Black presents programming that centers on the experiences, history, and cultural contributions of Black Americans. Its content spans documentaries examining civil rights milestones, original series focused on contemporary family life and entrepreneurship, and feature films from Black directors and actors. Music specials covering genres like jazz, hip-hop, and gospel appear regularly, alongside news analysis programs that address issues affecting Black communities across the United States. Lifestyle segments on cuisine, fashion, and health are also part of the schedule, often highlighting regional traditions and emerging trends.

Viewers can access the channel through most major cable and satellite providers in the country. A selection of recent episodes and full-length films is available on the channel’s streaming platform, which updates its library weekly. Printed and digital TV guide listings carry the full schedule, including premiere dates for new documentary series and holiday-themed marathons. The channel does not air infomercials or paid religious programming during prime-time hours.

Schedule
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Caught in the Crossfire
03:15 - 04:56
Caught in the Crossfire
Two detectives (Chris Klein, Richard T. Jones) are targeted by gangsters and crooked cops as they investigate an important case.
Chain of Command
04:56 - 06:38
Chain of Command
James Webster returns from duty to find his brother murdered. Now, as he pursues the perpetrators and follows the chain, he discovers a conspiracy that runs deep within the government.
As Good as Dead
06:38 - 08:29
As Good as Dead
Bryant befriends a troubled teen and introduces him to martial arts. As Bryant's mysterious and dangerous past catches up to him, he is forced into a life and death struggle to clear his name, save the boy and get back all he left behind.
Falcon Rising
08:29 - 10:33
Falcon Rising
A former Marine (Michael Jai White) travels to Brazil to hunt down the brutal Japanese mobsters who attacked his sister and left her for dead.
Fast and Fierce: Death Race
10:33 - 12:16
Fast and Fierce: Death Race
Jack is on his way to grabbing the cash prize for an illegal car race in Mexico to California, when a desperate woman, fleeing from her gangster boyfriend who runs the tournament, jumps into his car pleading for help.
The Island
12:16 - 14:11
The Island
When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with the corrupt tycoon who's taken over the island paradise.
Triple Threat
14:11 - 16:10
Triple Threat
A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.
Love and a Bullet
16:10 - 17:54
Love and a Bullet
Although ordered to kill his boss's girlfriend (Kent Masters-King), a hit man (Treach) develops feelings for her and reflects on his violent past.","large":"Treach of Naughty by Nature stars in this action-packed drama as Malik Bishop, a tough-as-nails gangster kid turned elite...
Caught in the Crossfire
17:54 - 19:35
Caught in the Crossfire
Two detectives (Chris Klein, Richard T. Jones) are targeted by gangsters and crooked cops as they investigate an important case.
Chain of Command
19:35 - 21:17
Chain of Command
James Webster returns from duty to find his brother murdered. Now, as he pursues the perpetrators and follows the chain, he discovers a conspiracy that runs deep within the government.
Chaos
21:17 - 23:31
Chaos
A veteran detective and a rookie cop have to stop a master thief's computer virus before it drains all the funds from a bank's accounts.","large":"A veteran detective is teamed with a rookie cop when they are sent to negotiate with a bunch of criminals holding a bank hostage. It...
Armed Response
23:31 - 01:20
Armed Response
Trained operatives find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its artificial intelligence is suddenly shut down. There, they begin to experience strange and horrific phenomena.
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