While programming for Black audiences has undeniably grown in volume, there’s still a gap in vision. The formats that shaped us — nightly news, cultural commentary, community roundtables — haven’t been reimagined with the same energy we give to scripted content and nostalgia-driven reboots. So here’s the programming I’d green light today.

I want you to ask yourself: Is what I'm watching/reading "news" or someone else's interpretation of current events? Right now, it’s crucial that you examine the places you turn to get informed. Here are 5 strategies you can use to guard yourself against fake news.