African-American Television Writers: Breaking Barriers & Creating History
More Black Women Trailblazing in Television
Vida Spears was writing for TV since Tootie rolled around on skates, and she later became a top producer for shows like “Moesha,” “The Parkers” and “Family Matters.” Sara V. Finney started out on “The Jeffersons,” and went on to executive produce for “The Parkers,” and more recently to write for “The Game.” These pioneers certainly paved the way for Rhimes, Akil and many more.