But over the years, Edwards-Barris has chosen to use that discomfort to her benefit.

Now Im really grateful to have this [show].

Ross Bow has moved increasingly toblack-ishs fore, even as Dre remains its central character.

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Though told from Dres perspective, its handled with unflinching honesty and sensitivity.

Its also based exactly on Edwards-Barris experience.

Still,black-ishremains a series observed through the lens of a black family patriarch.

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With that simple mission, Edwards-Barris book has opened up a whole new world within theblack-ishuniverse to explore.

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