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Black-ish returns January 26 with the second half of season 7. We sat down with star Marcus Scribner exclusively to discuss his journey on the show. 

The sitcom will continue to show the lives of the Johnson family and will even explore many of the important points from 2020 and how the family is coping with life in quarantine, Covid-19, racial injustice, etc. Black-ish continues to bring many of the conversations happening in Black households to network television while adding a comedic flare. The cast takes interest in these topics both on and off set and most of the cast can be seen advocating for the same issues as the Johnsons via social media. For star Marcus Scribner it is crucial that they take on the responsibility of advocating for change and to amplify Black voices both on the show with their characters and in their personal lives.

With the show being on for now a total of seven seasons fans of the show have been able to watch the development of the characters as well as the growth and maturity of its cast. Blackish star Scribner, who is now 21, auditioned for the role at the age of 13 and began filming at 14 while he was a freshman in high school. Scribner has in many ways grown up and evolved with his character of “Junior”. While being on the show he has also learned more about the craft of acting by being able to learn from his co-stars:Tracee Ellis Ross, Laurence Fishburn, Anthony Anderson, and Jenifer Lewis. 

The second part of season 7 promises fun, dialogue, and more development for the Johnson family. Fans of the show can look forward to seeing relatable storylines as the Johnson family experiences life during a global pandemic, having a parent who is an essential worker, and the various familial dynamics that come with life inside the house.