25 of the Best Black Sitcoms Ever — and Where to Watch Them

In 2001, The Proud Family ushered in a whole new era of animated Disney Channel Original Series. The show follows the life of protagonist Penny Proud. Voiced by Kyla Pratt, 14-year-old Penny lives in a fictional California town with her parents, younger twin siblings, and paternal grandmother who is affectionately known as Suga Mama.

As Penny comes of age, she and her group of friends often find themselves in sticky situations, learning life lessons as they try to get out of them. Yet no matter how big a mistake she may make, Penny grows to understand that she can always depend on her family.

Where to watch: iTunes