The series follows the , an upper-middle-class Black family living in a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood. The patriarch, Andre "Dre" Johnson (Anthony Anderson), is a successful advertising executive who often worries that his children are losing touch with their African American cultural identity due to their privileged upbringing. His wife, Rainbow "Bow" Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross), is an anesthesiologist whose biracial background often provides a different perspective on their shared experiences. Key Characters
(stylized as black·ish ) is a critically acclaimed American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 2014 to April 2022 . Created by Kenya Barris , the show is a semi-autobiographical take on his own life, focusing on the complexities of race, culture, and class for a modern Black family. Core Premise and Plot Blackish