"Beyond the Gates," the first Black soap opera in over 25 years, first premiered on CBS on February 24. When CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans ...

When CBS' soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a ...

the CBS chief, told Vulture last year the show was born out of crunching numbers: “One of the things that the data made very clear is that daytime soap operas over index with Black women.” ...

Its creation was both a savvy business move and an acknowledgment of Black viewers' passion for the genre as broadcast ratings have declined. Recommended Videos George Cheeks, the CBS chief ...