Are we singing the same old song?

We all know the black experience in America hasn't been the best experience historically. Now that we are in a better position in society, are we readdressing an issue that is over? Or have we really not advanced in our own community? There is still a great divide between black men and women, and it shows in our films and plays and books... so how do we get to a happier place in media? Does the term life immitating art or art immitating life apply to us? Why arent we happy?