The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Introduction The popular television show “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” first aired on September 10th, 1990 (IMDb, 2016). The television show grew in popularity and lasted until May 20th, 1996, consisting of six seasons and 148 episodes (IMDb, 2016). The protagonist of the sitcom, Will Smith, is a young Black street-smart teenager born and raised in a working class neighbourhood who is forced to move to his affluent Aunt and Uncle's house in Bel-Air, California. Will's Mother forces him to move as a way of protecting his childhood from the violence taking place in his neighbourhood. The plot of the show follows Will as he adapts to his new lifestyle, while simultaneously addressing current issues through relatable challenges teenagers experience.…

Will Smith Growth Mindset Wisdom Growth mindset affected Will Smith in many ways in life and his career life. Will is known for being on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Everyone knows him because Mr.Smith created a name made for himself in this industry you don't know him you live under a rock. Will Smith has had an enormous amount of success due to being able to use his growth mindset. Smith doesn’t have fear growth mindset has also helped will smith by making him look beyond the bigger picture.…

January 2nd, 2014: New York City mayor, Bill de Blasio, vows to combat income inequality, James Avery of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” fame succumbs to open-heart surgery complications, Aubrey Loots marries Danny Leclair, becoming the first same-sex couple to be wed at the Rose Parade, and in Maharashtra, India, a bus plummets 400 feet off the Malshej Ghat mountain pass, killing 27 of its passengers. Among the victims of the Malshej Ghat incident was one Anna Teresa Ty, a Calgary based…

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a television show starring the actor and rapper Will Smith. Three Elements about the show that I liked was how Will Smith went from living in the ghetto with very little and having to transition to living in a mansion and being rich. I also likes how Will Smith adds music into the show in every episode. Another thing was I liked how he always made you laugh on any show. Will Smith started off living in the ghetto in West Philadelphia…

There have been countless shows on television that have had a focus on black culture and issues within the community. The Television shows Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Black-ish brings to light and successfully decodes 20th and 21st century race issues, specifically black male issues that have not been adequately dealt with in mainstream media. Mainstream television has had black characters and have covered black issues but they often have characteristics that fit stereotypes surrounding black…

climates, motives and people. Thus creating how a country is differentiated by other countries sculpting the culture, values and traditions in connection with its country and how it is identified by its features. Some physical examples include dialect spoken within the country, skin and facial features, clothing and customs. Interesting enough this theory does not only apply on a universal scale, but also subcultural as well. This essay contains an analysis identifying attributes of…

“Now this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute Just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air”. I am sure that shortly through reading the lyrics you were able to depict the pop culture reference I will be including in my memoir. In 1990, an American sitcom was aired that instantly became a favorite for the black community (in particular) and others. Story lining a proud Californian family taking in…

Willard Christopher Smith Jr is known for the hit TV show, Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Yes, it’s Will Smith. The comedian grew up in a catholic home, attended Overbrook high school in West Philadelphia as heard in his hit TV show, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and still lived by his parent’s rules. Wills famous career started off as the MC of the hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy. Before his career made him millions, he was just like the rest of us. Will Smith wasn’t the richest, or the poorest, but he did…

time to time, television's hegemonic approach subliminally sends stereotypically negative images of Black people and families. However, shows such as The Cosby Show, and Prince of Bel-Air, went against traditional stereotypes of Black Families by displaying their middle and their upper middle class family lives in distinct ways. Therefore, this paper examines these shows and present ways of how these shows go against the stereotypes and examine marriage, fatherhood, and stability within Black…

Since the late 80’s, Will Smith has been a quality figure in pop culture. Mostly known for his charm and famous role as the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, the West Philadelphia native has managed to create a deep impact through acting in Hollywood by smashing box office ticket sales. But of course, every actor has his or her fair share of box office fails, including Will. Movies like “Wild Wild West” and “After Earth” had sketchy landings when they hit theaters. Fortunately, Smith has had plenty of…