Julia Sets A Lot of Firsts in Television

Julia is an American sitcom, which is best known as the first weekly television show in America that starred a Black professional woman. It caught people’s attention because of its unique yet straightforward storyline. The series revolves around the life of a single mother who works and raises a son simultaneously.

This reached a lot of audiences, and it marked a crucial point in history because of the show’s goal to break racial barriers in arts, specifically in television. Aside from its historical contribution, the show also earned multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations.