10 TV Shows With Black Leads You Should Be Watching

Scandal broke the mold when it comes to modern TV's portrayal of black women with the creation of Washington DC's political mastermind, Olivia Pope, played by Kerry Washington. Her role in Scandal has made her the first African-American female lead in a hit drama in almost 40 years. As a part of Shonda Rhimes's TGIT, Scandal will give you a taste of White House disgraces, sex, lies, and plenty of drama. The series has taken us on a ride worthy of its accolades and we can't get enough!