<p>In a world where we are not exactly sure what the hell is going on anymore, it's always refreshing to revisit the late, great classics of the earlier times. Whether throwing on a pair of sneakers for a double dutch match, sitting down to watch—and recite—all the words to <em>Coming to America</em>, or explaining pagers and floppy disks to Gen Z, there's something about each of them that never get old. And honestly, sometimes we just need them to center us back to good times (no pun intended).</p><p>But ultimately, we likely love to revisit some of our favorite shows that we grew up on the most. And although black sitcoms are somewhat-kind-of-not-really making a comeback, they just don't give off those cult classic vibes like they used to. I mean c'mon, <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</em>, <em>In the House</em>, <em><a data-linked-post="2647401595" href="https://www.xonecole.com/plus-size-women-fat-shamed-moesha/" target="_blank">The Parkers</a></em>, <em><a data-linked-post="2645745774" href="https://www.xonecole.com/where-are-the-girlfriends-now/" target="_blank">Girlfriends</a></em>, and more...damn, they all just make you feel a way, right?</p><div id="f91aa" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d131a5162b8c0d3cdcba034e5aaf9c1f"><blockquote class="instagram-media"
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</div></blockquote></div><p>Well, we needed some nostalgic comfort around the xoNecole offices, so we decided to do a bit of digging into one of our ultimate favorites: <em>A Different World.</em> More specifically, the entire<em> A Different World</em> cast.<br/></p><p>Where are they now, how have our favorite school yard characters grown over time? </p><p>Here's what<em> A Different World's </em>cast up to today.</p><h2>The Cast Of<em> </em><em>A Different World</em>, Where Are They Now?</h2>
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Lisa Bonet | Denise Huxtable
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Kadeem Hardison | Dwayne Wayne
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Darryl M. Bell | Ron Johnson
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Sinbad | Walter Oakes
<div id="e769b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b82f4db197ef3e23bb1d301dc5997902"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_EDnOSlfPj/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top"></a></p> </div></blockquote></div><p><strong>Coach Oakes:</strong></p><p>Originally appearing as a recurring character, Coach Oakes' colorful and larger than life personality landed him a part of the main cast. He was a graduate student and mentor to the younger students, but gravitated toward the older Jaleesa for a storyline that would follow throughout the show. He eventually left Hillman to manage a community center in Philadelphia. </p><p><strong>Sinbad:</strong></p><p>At the time of casting, David Adkins, a.k.a Sinbad was an unknown stand-up comedian. Over time, he began crushing the comedy scene with successful specials, and hosting<i> It's Showtime at the Apollo</i>. Sinbad has gone on to appear in many shows and movies, most recently <i>Rel</i> and voiceover work on <i>Steven Universe</i>. </p>Charnele Brown | Kimberly Reese
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<p><strong>Kimberely Reese:</strong></p><p>Upon Bonet's departure of the show, another character was added as Gilbert's roommate—and eventual best friends—to balance out the dynamic. She worked at the campus food hall, The Pit, and also performed in a few shows while being managed by Johnson. Her themes were a bit heavier at times, with references to the apartheid and difficulties of getting pregnant.</p><p><strong>Charnele Brown:</strong></p><p>Charnele Brown went on to guest appear in numerous other classics such as <i>Martin</i> and <i>Living Single</i>. </p><p>Today, Brown has ventured into the world of film production and have appeared in a variety of other shows.<strong></strong></p><div class="ad-tag">
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Glynn Turman | Colonel Bradford Taylor
<p><strong>Colonel Bradford Taylor:</strong></p><p>Starting as a recurring character, but eventually being bumped up to join a full-time cast, member Colonel Taylor was Vietnam War vet and nicknamed Dr. War. He was over the ROTC unit at Hillman and became a math professor. He ended up marrying and a having children with Jaleesa. </p><p><strong>Glynn Turman:</strong></p><p>Glynn Turman on the other hand, had been a industry vet for 25 years before ever joining <em>A Different World</em> cast. And like Cree, his resume is nothing to play with. If you've watch a movie or TV show within the last 30 years, you've seen Turman—from <em>Black-ish</em>, to <em>How to Get Away With Murder</em>, to <em>Queen Sugar.</em> </p><p>Also, Turman was briefly married to Aretha Franklin in the 80's, before divorcing in 1984. </p>
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