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
YesterdayTodayTomorrow8 Aug
Armed Response
00:40 - 02:29
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.
Freelancers
02:29 - 04:22
Freelancers
The son (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) of a fallen police officer joins the NYPD, where he falls in with his father's former partner and a band of rogue cops.
The Island
04:22 - 06:17
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
06:17 - 08:16
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.
American Violet
08:16 - 10:22
American Violet
An ACLU attorney and a former narcotics officer help a single mother (Nicole Beharie) in her battle to establish that she was wrongly arrested on drug-dealing charges.","large":"After an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts...
Traitor
10:22 - 12:31
Traitor
Conflicting evidence leads a federal agent (Guy Pearce) to question the motives behind a former Special Ops soldier's (Don Cheadle) apparent ties to terrorist groups.","large":"When straight-arrow agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) assumes command of a special FBI task force, he...
Beat Street
12:31 - 14:44
Beat Street
A student composer (Rae Dawn Chong) inspires South Bronx residents to new heights in break dancing, rap music and graffiti.","large":"At the forefront of early hip-hop culture, DJ Kenny Kirkland (Guy Davis), his B-boy brother, Lee (Robert Taylor), and graffiti artist Ramon (John...
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
14:44 - 16:33
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
Kelly (Lucinda Dickey) quits her job dancing in a chorus line in Los Angeles and goes home. Ignoring her father's wishes, Kelly teams up with her friends for a break-dancing benefit show to save an endangered community center.","large":"Disappointed with her small part in the...
Home of the Brave
16:33 - 18:48
Home of the Brave
Three soldiers, including a doctor (Samuel L. Jackson), have difficulty adjusting to life at home following a long and difficult tour of duty in Iraq.","large":"Following a lengthy tour of duty in Iraq, three soldiers find that readjusting to life at home is not as easy as they...
The Island
18:48 - 20:43
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
20:43 - 22:43
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.
As Good as Dead
22:43 - 00:34
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.
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