WHO: TV One premieres an all-new episode of Uncensored featuring Award-winning gospel star Kierra Sheard. The open conversation is driven by Gospel legend, Kirk Franklin.
WHAT: Uncensored – Kierra Sheard reveals the weight of gospel royalty, her mother’s near-death health crisis, and the personal battles with body image and faith that nearly derailed her. Through vulnerability and victory, Sheard shares how she emerged stronger than ever.
WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 8PM/7C
WHERE: TV One
WHY: Kierra’s episode speaks to faith under fire. It’s a testimony of resilience, healing, and reclaiming confidence in a world that often scrutinizes Black women’s bodies and beliefs.
ABOUT TV ONE NETWORKS
TV One Networks is the hub of black culture and entertainment with a broad offering of original programming and classic series, serving both diverse audiences for TV One and CLEO TV. Launched in January 2004, TV One currently serves 35 million households and CLEO TV, launched in January 2019, is the sister network with 35 million household reach. Each network has a unique audience that serves viewers with fan favorites from TV One such as Unsung, Uncensored, Fatal Attraction, Payback, Tough Love: Atlanta, Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story and Urban One Honors. CLEO TV, a lifestyle, and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color, delivers content that uplifts and inspires today’s modern-day woman. Viewers of CLEO TV can expect award-winning content in both original and acquired series including Boss Girl’s Guide, Culture Kitchen, New Soul Kitchen, Just Eats with Chef JJ, Global Gourmet, Living by Design, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix and All Things Adrienne House to Home. Both networks are solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK,WEBSITE, the largest African American owned and operated multi-media company.
WATCH EXCLUSIVE CLIPS HERE
“Kierra Sheard on Finding Her Voice Beyond the Clark Family Legacy”
Kierra Sheard when her gift first emerged, prompting a heartfelt reflection on being discovered by her mother, Karen Clark Sheard, and debuting at a young age. Sheard also opens up about the pressure of living up to the Clark family legacy and how she ultimately found her own voice.
“Kierra Sheard Recalls Being Body-Shamed at a Broadway Audition—and the Lesson That Changed Her Life”
Kierra Sheard recalls a painful Broadway audition where she was body-shamed—and the defining advice her father gave her in response. Turning rejection into resilience, Sheard shares how that moment reshaped her confidence and sense of purpose.
“Kierra Sheard on the Moment Her Music Transcended Faith and Reached the World”
Kierra Sheard about the global impact of her music, as she recalls a fan in Japan who didn’t share her faith—but still felt “a light” in her voice. The moment reaffirmed Sheard’s purpose, showing how her message transcends culture and belief.
“Kierra Sheard Reflects on Her Mother’s Near-Death Experience—and the Faith That Carried Her Through”
Kierra Sheard opens up about witnessing her mother, Karen Clark Sheard, fight for her life during a near-fatal health crisis. Reflecting on fear, faith, and family, Sheard shares how the experience deepened her personal relationship with God and reshaped her perspective forever.
“Kierra Sheard Opens Up About Devastating Miscarriage—and the Moment She Realized She Was Fighting for Her Own Life”
Kierra Sheard shares the harrowing story of experiencing a miscarriage while on the road—unaware the life-threatening emergency unfolding in her body. Reflecting on loss and survival, Sheard reveals how her faith carried her through, declaring, “I lost my baby, but I didn’t lose myself.”
“Kierra Sheard on the Future of Gospel Music and Why Its Soul Must Be Protected”
Kierra Sheard shares her perspective on gospel’s new generation, highlighting artists like Jekalyn Carr and Jonathan McReynolds while honoring trailblazers like Kirk Franklin. Sheard emphasizes the importance of innovation without losing the genre’s emotional and spiritual core.
