ReLiving Single · Hartbeat

Raising the Bar featuring Stacey Abrams

June 25, 2025·59 min·5 clips
Stacey Abrams shares how Maxine Shaw's character transformed her view of Black women's power and intellect.
Erika Alexander and Kim Coles discuss Living Single episode 7, focusing on Maxine Shaw's courtroom debut and her impact, with special guest Stacey Abrams sharing how the character inspired her career and insights on justice, DEI, and storytelling.

As heard by us

A lively Maxine Shaw celebration with a sharp, funny look at sitcom timing.

This episode leans into a lively Maxine Shaw tribute, and the hosts keep circling back to what makes her land: the clothes, the comebacks, and the way she carries herself in court.

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Play this for Maxine Shaw praise and a behind-the-scenes look at the cake gag.

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