The debut for the first time in decades of a soap opera set in Maryland could bring life to the struggling genre, writes.

For the first time since Generations, a new soap opera will premiere that will have its central focus be on an African American family.

CBS and NAACP present The Gates, a groundbreaking daytime soap featuring a predominantly Black cast. Premiering Feb. 24.

CBS’ upcoming “Beyond the Gates” will be the first Black soap opera to air on daytime television in 35 years. CBS released the first official teaser trailer for the upcoming new all-Black ...

"There's just so much room to talk about Black identity and dignity." Taylor, who has mostly worked in film and television, has now lent his hand at crafting a short opera about the Black experience.