Season 1, Episode 5

yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery

3.7/ 10April 17, 202049 min

After criticizing a Black film, Kenya seeks out honest feedback from his family and peers. Joya worries her kids aren't embracing their Blackness.

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  1. S1 E1

    because of slavery

    Apr 17, 20203.335 min

    Shooting a documentary for her NYU application, Drea introduces her unfiltered family as Kenya considers toning down his “flexing” around white people.

  2. S1 E2

    because of slavery too

    Apr 17, 20203.334 min

    On a parents’ night out, Kenya and Joya party a little too hard while at the same music festival as Chloe, whose appearance doesn't sit well with Kenya.

  3. S1 E3

    still... because of slavery

    Apr 17, 20204.433 min

    Ahead of the family's Juneteenth party, Joya struggles to confront Izzy about her dance video as Kenya stresses the importance of hygiene to his sons.

  4. S1 E4

    yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery

    Apr 17, 20203.539 min

    Tired of Black dads never getting praise, Kenya strives to be a more involved father by volunteering to coach a team and organizing a family night.

  5. S1 E6

    hard to believe, but still because of slavery

    Apr 17, 20203.736 min

    As Joya promotes her book, friction between her and Kenya comes to a head when both sides start feeling like their marriage is more of a competition.

  6. S1 E7

    i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery

    Apr 17, 20203.535 min

    A lavish, peaceful family trip takes a turn when the kids attempt to venture outside their comfort zones and a work event puts Kenya and Joya at odds.