TV review: 10 terrific TV shows that celebrate diversity
Television hasn’t always been known for its commitment to diversity. But that’s changing fast, with some of prime time’s most popular shows featuring African-American and Asian families and cable offering a wide variety of cultures to explore. It’s great for kids and teens to see their realities mirrored on TV; here are some of the best shows that celebrate our diverse world.
’Sesame Street'
Come and play on everyone’s favorite street.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Network: PBS
’Nina’s World'
Strong diversity, community, family themes in superb series.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Network: Sprout
’Super Wings'
Friendly planes’ world travels teach kids multiculturalism.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Network: Sprout
’Doc McStuffins'
Excellent preschool series has positive messages for kids.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: Disney Junior
’Project Mc2′
Whiz kids break stereotypes, make being smart cool.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: Netflix
’Fresh off the Boat'
Fierce memoir about Asian family makes fresh, sweet sitcom.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: ABC
’Black-ish'
Race is tackled gently in fresh family-friendly sitcom.
Recommended for ages 11 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: ABC
’Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
Lighthearted cop comedy serves up laughs and diversity.
Recommended for ages 14 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: Fox
’The Fosters'
Heartwarming drama about foster teens and their two moms.
Recommended for ages 14 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Network: ABC Family
’East Los High'
Edgy Latino teen soap raises timely issues in sensitive way.
Recommended for ages 15 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
Network: Hulu
