Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A popular African American dance and music television program created by Don Cornelius in 1971, modeled on American Bandstand, that showcased Black performers and culture.
AP course connection
Topic 4.18: 4.18 Black Life in Theater, TV, and Film