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The series followed Huey; his rebellious and street-savvy 8-year-old brother, Riley (both voiced by Regina King); and their granddad, Robert (John Witherspoon), navigating life as a Black family in a predominantly white suburb.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
My granddad is a hero of mine, and my dad is a hero of mine.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
What to Know About Skimo Backpacks Compared to your granddad’s unwieldy ski touring pack, a skimo pack is sleek.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
My great-granddad was a playwright.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
My granddad is a hero of mine, and my dad is a hero of mine.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
What to Know About Skimo Backpacks Compared to your granddad’s unwieldy ski touring pack, a skimo pack is sleek.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
My great-granddad was a playwright.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Granddad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granddad. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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