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Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

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Representation Score

8.6/10

Excellent

2020

TV-PG

Runtime

126 minutes

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Saving OurSelves is a powerful cultural intervention that uses media to advocate for social change. It focuses on the specific socio-economic challenges faced by Black communities during the pandemic, moving beyond simple inclusion to prioritize Black ability to act and communal welfare. The program excels in racial and cultural representation, emphasizing communal solidarity and collective welfare. However, its variety format limits the exploration of deeper narrative arcs and character development, particularly in areas such as LGBTQ+ identities and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

This special serves as a fundraising event rather than a narrative drama. There are no explicit storylines that explore LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort portray gender?

Fair

The show features a balanced hosting team with Regina Hall and Kelly Rowland taking leadership roles, disrupting traditional male-dominated broadcast hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort?

Excellent

The event centers on the needs of Black communities, shifting away from Anglo-centric models to prioritize the ability to act and resilience of Black communities.

How does Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The program highlights the intersection of public health and racial justice by focusing on community-led support systems, critiquing systemic inequities.

Does Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort include disability representation?

Fair

There is no explicit mention of performers with disabilities. The event addresses a health crisis but does not center disability as a primary theme.

Present on Screen

  • Prioritizes the experiences and needs of Black communities, emphasizing communal solidarity.
  • Features strong cultural representation that highlights collective welfare over individualistic models.
  • Balances gender representation through prominent female hosts who lead the broadcast.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include explicit storylines or scripted arcs that explore LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Lacks focus on neurodivergence or physical disability as central themes.
  • Variety-show format limits opportunities for deep character-driven representation.

Official Synopsis

"Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" is a fundraiser event co-hosted by Anthony Anderson, Terrence Jenkins, Regina Hall and Kelly Rowland to help communities of color impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The television special airs April 22, 2020 on the Black Entertainment Television network and includes many musical performances and special appearances.

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