AFRO Staff Writer
Baltimore native Imani Nia Robinson brings back the nostalgic feel of 90s classics like “Living Single” and “A Different World” with her new show, “3 Blind Mice.” Now, the show’s pilot has gone viral.
The story follows Naeemah, played by Robinson herself. A Black woman adopted by a White couple, Naeemah grew up in a predominantly White community. Seeking a deeper connection to her roots, she transfers to a historically, Black college in Baltimore where she meets a diverse group of friends— each at a different stage in their own lives— who help guide her on a journey of self-discovery.
Robinson first devised the concept for the show while in high school at the Waldorf School of Baltimore. At the time, she was the only Black girl in her class. Her best friend referred to her as an “Oreo,” meant to describe a Black person who adopts mannerisms, interests or a way of speaking stereotypically associated with White people…