Soap opera

Trailblazers of Daytime Drama: How Black Soap Opera Stars Paved the Way for 'Beyond the Gates'

As CBS prepares to debut 'Beyond the Gates,' the first Black daytime soap in 35 years, the groundbreaking work of actors like Kristoff St. John, Debbie Morgan, and Shemar Moore highlights the legacy of representation in soap operas.
02/20/2025

Watch the Trailer for 'Beyond the Gates,' the First Black Daytime Soap in 35 Years

The drama-filled CBS series premieres Feb. 24, bringing the Dupree family's secrets and power struggles to daytime TV.
12/17/2024

Top Memories and Moments from the Black Soap World

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03/12/2024

CBS And NAACP Announce Development Of The First Black Daytime Soap Opera ‘The Gates’

The show “follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community.”
03/07/2024
Sonya Eddy attends the Premiere of Apple TV+'s “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey”

Beloved ’General Hospital’ Star Sonya Eddy Dead At 55

Her friend, actress Octavia Spencer, confirmed the news.
12/20/2022