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Black to the Future (TV series)

Black to the Future is a 2009 television miniseries that originally aired on VH1 from February 24 to February 27, 2009. The show, which is a spin-off of the I Love the... series, discusses the history of events and trends about African Americans and is hosted by David Alan Grier. The title is a reference to the 1985 comedy film, Back to the Future.

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Debbie AllenAfrika BambaataaFantasia BarrinoTy BarnettGarcelle BeauvaisTyson BeckfordEric BenetAhmed BestAlonzo BoddenBoyz II Men (Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman) • Bobby BrownDowntown Julie BrownMichelle ButeauNick CannonJordan CarlosHosea ChanchezCommonLavell CrawfordAffion CrockettMark CurryTommy Davidson • Bill Dawes • EarthquakeDean EdwardsKarith FosterMarina Franklin • B.D. Freeman • Godfrey • Jessica Golden • Macy GrayDavid Alan Grier • Kyle Grooms • Tiffany HaddishKadeem Hardison • Jeremy Hassell • John HentonIce-TJesse JacksonJim JonesLeslie JonesKhalil KainKool Moe DeeKenny LattimoreTom Lister, Jr.Faizon LoveLoni LoveLuenellMC LyteKathleen MadiganMethod ManJerry MinorFinesse MitchellModern Humorist (Michael Colton and John Aboud) • Garrett MorrisPhil MorrisTia MowryMusiqChuck NicePatrice O'NealPrince PaulKeith PowellKevin PowellDonnell RawlingsRay JChristopher ReidSalt-n-PepaStuart ScottAmanda SealesKeesha SharpSherri ShepherdRondell SheridanSir Mix-a-LotSherrod Small • Janell Snowden • Hal SparksAries SpearsRozonda ThomasGuy TorryHarvey Walden IVJimmie Walker • George Weisgerber • Elon James WhiteKym WhitleyHal WilliamsMichelle WilliamsGina Yashere ==Recurring segments==
Recurring segments
Brothers with Badges: Ice-T talks about Black actors that played police officers in the given decade. • The Most Groovetastic Songs: Chilli lists three popular songs in the given decade. • Catchphrases of Color: Jesse Jackson lives through popular phrases in the given decade. • Cosmic Girls: Sir Mix-a-Lot discusses women he liked in the given decade. • Fashions of the Decade: Downtown Julie Brown shows us fashion styles in the given decade. • Whatta Men: Salt-N-Pepa talk about guys they liked in the given decade. • Rants: Each celebrity gives an opinion on a topic that was covered by the given decade. • Funniest Fellas: Loni Love lists funny comedians the given decade. • Soul Sisters: Fantasia Barrino shows us the best female singers in the given decade. ==Topics covered by decade==
Topics covered by decade
Notice: Throughout the specials they discuss various music, film, and TV shows and spoil the endings of them. The 1970sGood TimesThe Jackson 5AfroThe WizSanford and SonSoul TrainFunkThe JeffersonsBarry WhiteShaft • ''What's Happening!!'' • Stevie WonderThe White ShadowHarlem GlobetrottersRoots Brothers with Badges of the 1970s: Clarence Williams III, Cleavon Little, and Richard Roundtree The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1970s: "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "Le Freak" by Chic, and "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge Catchphrases of Color of the 1970s: "Dy-no-mite!", "Hey, hey, hey!" (Fat Albert), and "Elizabeth, I'm comin'" Cosmic Girls of the 1970s: Tina Turner, Thelma Evans, and Donna Summer Fashions of the 1970s: Dashikis, bell-bottoms, afro picks, gold lame, platform shoes, relaxed hair, polyester suits, and shiny alligator shoes Whatta Men of the 1970s: Billy Dee Williams, Sidney Poitier, and Julius Erving Sir Mix-a-Lot's Rant on Funk Funniest Fellas of the 1970s: Flip Wilson, Garrett Morris, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Richard Pryor Soul Sisters of the 1970s: Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight The 1980sMr. TBreakdancing • ''Diff'rent Strokes'' • New EditionJesse Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign227Michael JacksonRapMike Tyson • "Party All the Time" by Eddie MurphyWhitney HoustonThe Color PurpleHollywood ShuffleLionel RichieDo the Right Thing Brothers with Badges of the 1980s: Carl Weathers, Eddie Murphy, and Philip Michael Thomas The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1980s: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, "Super Freak" by Rick James, and "Mary, Mary" by Run-D.M.C. Catchphrases of Color of the 1980s: "Did I do that", "I pity the fool" (Mr. T), and "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis? (Gary Coleman)" Cosmic Girls of the 1980s: Lisa Bonet (The Cosby Show), Holly Robinson Peete, and Vanessa Williams Fashions of the 1980s: Asymmetrical haircut, door bangers, leather bomber jacket, tracksuit, kangol, Adidas, African medallions, dreads, and the nefertiti hat Whatta Men of the 1980s: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Al B. Sure!, and LL Cool J Patrice O'Neal's Rant on 227 Funniest Fellas of the 1980s: Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Robert Guillaume, and Whoopi Goldberg Soul Sisters of the 1980s: Tina Turner, Sade (The Sweetest Taboo), and Chaka Khan The 1990sMartinWaiting to ExhaleMichael JordanHootie & the BlowfishHouse PartyForty-ounce beerThe Arsenio Hall ShowFamily MattersMillion Man MarchDr. Dre and Snoop Doggy DoggBoyz n the HoodMary J. BligeLiving SingleTae Bo1992 Los Angeles riotsIn Living Color Brothers with Badges of the 1990s: Reginald VelJohnson (Carl), Chris Tucker, and Wesley Snipes The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1990s: "What is Love" by Haddaway, "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G., and "Creep" by TLC Catchphrases of Color of the 1990s: "Homey don't play that", "Show me the money!" (Cuba Gooding Jr. from Jerry Maguire), and "Whoomp, there it is!" Cosmic Girls of the 1990s: Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, and En Vogue Fashions of the 1990s: Overalls, HBCU sweatshirt, Halle Berry haircut, Jordans, gear from Cross Colors, high-top fade, baggy jeans, timberlands, and bandanas Whatta Men of the 1990s: Lenny Kravitz, Djimon Hounsou, and Denzel Washington Chilli's Rant on Waiting to Exhale Funniest Fellas of the 1990s: Bill Bellamy, Charles S. Dutton, Mark Curry, and Sinbad Soul Sisters of the 1990s: Erykah Badu (Tyrone), En Vogue, and Angie Stone (No More Rain) The 2000sI Am LegendWilliams sisters • "Hot in Herre" by NellyGirlfriends • ''Chappelle's Show'' • "Yeah!" by UsherTyra BanksUndercover BrotherBeyoncéBarry BondsRayMariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi album • BarbershopKanye WestBarack Obama Brothers with Badges of the 2000s: Denzel Washington, Anthony Anderson, and Ice-T (Law & Order) The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 2000s: "In da Club" by 50 Cent, "I'm Sprung" by T-Pain, and "It's Goin' Down" by Yung Joc Catchphrases of Color of the 2000s: "King Kong ain't got nothin' on me!", and "Wazzup?" Cosmic Girls of the 2000s: Mya, Condoleezza Rice, and Halle Berry Fashions of the 2000s: Diamond Grillz, black T, Air Force Ones, Members Only jacket, puff vest, body tattoos, fine suit, matte link, and a clothing line with a name Whatta Men of the 2000s: Derek Jeter, 50 Cent, and Kobe Bryant Mark Curry's Rant on Barry Bonds Funniest Fellas of the 2000s: Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Tracy Morgan, and Chris Rock Soul Sisters of the 2000s: Alicia Keys (Fallin'), Jill Scott, and Toni Braxton ==References==
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