Shades of Black
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.
Previous
10:54–12:51
Triple Threat
Now
12:51–14:47
The Mighty Quinn
26m left
Next
14:23–16:12
Meet the Blacks
Schedule
09:03 - 10:54
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.
10:51 - 12:47
The Mighty Quinn
Power figures want a Caribbean police chief (Denzel Washington) to find his friend Maubee (Robert Townsend), their scapegoat for a murder.","large":"Police chief Xavier Quinn (Denzel Washington) investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on...
10:54 - 12:51
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.
12:47 - 14:23
Fifty Shades of Black
In a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey," wealthy entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) introduces a young woman (Kali Hawk) to his kinky world of S&M.","large":"In a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey," Hannah Steele interviews entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) for...
LIVE 12:51 - 14:47
The Mighty Quinn
Power figures want a Caribbean police chief (Denzel Washington) to find his friend Maubee (Robert Townsend), their scapegoat for a murder.","large":"Police chief Xavier Quinn (Denzel Washington) investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on...
14:23 - 16:12
Meet the Blacks
A Chicago man (Mike Epps) moves his family to Beverly Hills, Calif., on the same day when all crime becomes legal for a 12-hour period.","large":"When some unexpected money comes his way, Carl Black moves his family from cold and windy Chicago to bright and sunny Beverly Hills,...
14:47 - 16:23
Fifty Shades of Black
In a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey," wealthy entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) introduces a young woman (Kali Hawk) to his kinky world of S&M.","large":"In a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey," Hannah Steele interviews entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) for...
16:12 - 17:50
State Property
A Philadelphia gang member (Beanie Sigel) becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals.","large":"Frustrated with being broke, "Beans" (Beanie Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. "State Property" follows Beans and his crew,...
16:23 - 18:12
Meet the Blacks
A Chicago man (Mike Epps) moves his family to Beverly Hills, Calif., on the same day when all crime becomes legal for a 12-hour period.","large":"When some unexpected money comes his way, Carl Black moves his family from cold and windy Chicago to bright and sunny Beverly Hills,...
17:50 - 19:25
State Property 2
Three rival gangsters wage war for control of the Philadelphia drug trade.
18:12 - 19:50
State Property
A Philadelphia gang member (Beanie Sigel) becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals.","large":"Frustrated with being broke, "Beans" (Beanie Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. "State Property" follows Beans and his crew,...
19:25 - 21:21
Street Smart
A New York journalist (Christopher Reeve) lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp (Morgan Freeman) up for murder.","large":"Jonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a reporter struggling to keep his job at a magazine. Assigned to write a real-life prostitution...
19:50 - 21:25
State Property 2
Three rival gangsters wage war for control of the Philadelphia drug trade.
21:21 - 23:15
From the Rough
Catana Starks becomes the first woman to coach a collegiate men's golf team and subsequently guides her misfit players to an all-time-record championship season.
21:25 - 23:21
Street Smart
A New York journalist (Christopher Reeve) lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp (Morgan Freeman) up for murder.","large":"Jonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a reporter struggling to keep his job at a magazine. Assigned to write a real-life prostitution...
23:15 - 01:10
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.
23:21 - 01:15
From the Rough
Catana Starks becomes the first woman to coach a collegiate men's golf team and subsequently guides her misfit players to an all-time-record championship season.