W. Kamau Bell Is A 'Wall-Tearer-Downer' In 'United Shades Of America'
The comedian says he sees himself as a "forever student" and his show, United Shades of America, is sort of like "Sesame Street for grown-ups." The sixth season premieres Sunday on CNN.
by Michel Martin
May 02, 2021
4 minutes
Since 2016, comedian W. Kamau Bell has been traveling the country for his TV show United Shades of America. He asks serious questions, but always with a bit of humor thrown in.
"United Shades of America is just Sesame Street for grown-ups," he says.
The goal of the show is to explore the unique challenges of communities around the United States. The sixth season premieres Sunday on CNN.
Bell takes time to explain issues about race, class and privilege. "I'm going to talk to you about this and assume you don't know," he says. "And if you do know,
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