"Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson says she faced criticism from Black women over her character Janine Teagues' ...

While Quinta Brunson’s character, “Ms. Janine Teagues”, on her series “Abbott Elementary,” is integral to the beloved hit ...

Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of Abbott Elementary, has opened up about the challenges of navigating criticism, particularly regarding her character Janine Teagues. During a recent interview ...

"I think it's important for us to have characters who are more realistic than they are the absolute best representation of us ...

Fans of both comedies can see the similarities between characters and storylines despite Abbott Elementary coming eight years ...

"I think it's important for us to have characters who are more realistic than they are the absolute best representation of us ...

second-grade teacher Janine Teagues. “I’ll be real with you, [Janine is] a Black character,” Brunson told Poehler during their conversation. “Black audiences have so few — still ...

West Philly’s Quinta Brunson returns to host SNL on May 3. Here's how to watch, plus what to expect from her second time on ...

Quinta Brunson is speaking about the “tough” criticism she’s faced from Black women regarding her Abbott Elementary character ...

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The sitcom follows elementary school teacher Janine Teagues (Brunson) and her colleagues who work at an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. Despite facing setbacks, Janine is determined to ...