Inauguration day is upon us.

As the U.S. gets ready to swear in a new president, we suggest tapping into a political show to fully embrace the moment: 

Here are some of our favorites:

Scandal

Who could ever say no to the madness that ensues when Olivia Pope and her White Hat advise President Fitzgerald Grant?

Veep

It’s a comical yet punchy look at the White House, which finds Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the second-in-line to the Commander-in-Chief. 

Designated Survivor

Kiefer Sutherland’s Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member, suddenly finds himself the President after an attack on the night of the State of the Union kills the president and nearly all of the Cabinet. 

Knock Down the House

AOC, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortnerz, is among four Democratic hopefuls profiled in the documentary that highlights the race dubbed as one of the most “shocking political upsets in recent American history.”

The Final Year

The documentary filmed throughout 2016 follows Barack Obama and his team in his final term. 

The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin delivered a series about the inner workings of the White House that has inspired many political shows that followed. 

House of Cards

Prior to those Kevin Spacey allegations, the series was one of the most popular amongst households as it followed Congressman Frank Underwood. After he was fired, Robin Wright took the lead.

Madam Secretary

In this political drama, Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA operative and political science professor, runs the world as Secretary of State. 

The Handmaid’s Tale

Critics have draw parallels between the series, a dystopian drama about a futuristic America where a society controls women, and Donald Trump’s America. The series has also inspired many protests around the world, most recently the women’s movement against the abortion ban in Poland. 

Guest post: Hiba Abdillahi

There’s a problem in our country. If you’ve been watching new news or checked in on social media, you have seen the murder of African American men at the hands of police (most recently, the tragic death of George Floyd while in police custody), racially-motivated encounters, and, as a result, protests, riots, and lootings that have spanned nationwide. 

The conversation about racial injustice, racial inequality, and systematic racism has never been louder or more charged up, and for those of you who may not know much about it or have never experienced it first hand, it’s a time to get educated.

The list of shows and documentaries that cover what it’s like to be black in America and capture institutionalized racism continues to multiply quickly as streaming services. 

But we’ve narrowed it down to a list of 5 shows, movies, and documentaries that can be a starting point for you and your family to help you understand how root of violence against black Americans and how it affects everyone. 

1. When They See Us (Netflix)

The jarring Netflix mini-series by Ava Duvernay is based on the story of the Central Park Five, a group of five black Latino boys failed by the justice system after they were wrongfully convinced of raping and assaulting a woman in Central Park in 1989.

2. 13th (Netflix)

How much do you know about the U.S prison boom? Once again filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores issues of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States in the Academy Award-nominated documentary.

3. I Am Not Your Negro (Youtube or Amazon Prime)

Sometimes we need to look back, to see how we can move forward. This documentary is based on an unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin and covers the history of racism in America, focusing on the stories of Civil Rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.

4. Dear White People (Netflix)

We could all use some comic relief these days while educating ourselves, of course. This comedy-drama series on Netflix follows a group of black college students at an Ivy League (predominately white) college. The series covers plenty of racial topics young African-Americans face including cultural bias, social injustice, misguided activism, and slippery politics.

5. If Beale Street Could Talk (Hulu) 

It’s the story we’ve seen play out in our society time and time again. Based on the novel by James Baldwin, the 2018 drama focuses on a young black man imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit and a young back couple fighting for justice and the American dream.

Bonus: Just Mercy

Michael B. Jordan’s film follows the real-life story of defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, who fought to clear Walter McMillian (played by Jamie Foxx), wrongfully convicted of murder and placed on death row.

Warner Bros. announced it will be free on all digital streaming platforms during the month of June to teach people about systemic racism. 

Week 2 brings tension to the house as the ladies fight for Matt James’ love on The Bachelor Season 25 Episode 2. 

Two lucky women snagged a one-on-one date and being vulnerable and open with Matt secured them a rose. 

And the group date was a full on “paint war.” Plus, Victoria proved that she’s determined to be the villain that makes us go “ugh” all season long.

Here are the best tweets from tonight’s episode of The Bachelor.

me seeing victoria in next week’s previews #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/xMmr5YgLcy

— sleepy xtina, m.ed (@barryp0tter) January 12, 2021

me watching victoria tonight #bachelorabc #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/zAPOn3ozQY

— liv (@livyeatman) January 12, 2021

Victoria really said "I'm only packing one bra for this" #TheBachelor #wyatr @annahossnieh https://t.co/3xkTCVNb9u

— Lauren Jean Johnsen (she/her) (@words_by_ljj) January 12, 2021

Priorities only #Eagles #CFBPlayoff #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/cziE8XBHjH

— nich (@nick_ole96) January 12, 2021

Victoria. That’s it. That’s the tweet. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/VH83pyNzrc

— Taylor Eckert (@taylor_eckert) January 12, 2021

sarah is a little bit la la la la la… a little bit alexis #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/HGtKgbT6hW

— tsto (@tsto_loff) January 12, 2021

Marylynn: *says 2-5 rational words in a calm, even toned voice*

The Queen: “this is too much for me I have to go”

America: #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/bBV8eO5fqR

— Ashley Burk (@TLAMashley) January 12, 2021

Me trying to figure out what was going on during that wedding dress paintball game #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/CtjNBrg7w7

— Maggie Hafertepe (@maggiehafertepe) January 12, 2021

And Sarah from #TheBachelor is a combo of sarah Hyland, Alexis rose, & Denise Richards pic.twitter.com/8UG6JQMBlI

— Nicky Hatton Nickerson (@nickyhatts) January 12, 2021

no one:
Victoria:#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/VuBYTT2Iac

— ⚡️P W I L K Z⚡️ (@pwilkz_) January 12, 2021

People just now starting #TheBachelor watching the drama unfold vs. Seasoned veterans#bachelorabc #Bachelor pic.twitter.com/gqRounRVno

— Bachelor Tea (@thebachtea) January 12, 2021

Me if I was invited on the bi-plane date #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/WprWyaGyA1

— Melissa (@melissasprofile) January 12, 2021

Mattt: I just have to have to follow my gut.
Me: You mean what the producers told you to do.
*sees Victoria on the previews for next week* #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/8Xq1ifAEOT

— Stephanie Gaines (@SGaines00) January 12, 2021

Victoria’s expectations VS reality #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/O0nHEE80qL

— Niki Bell (@nicoletteholly) January 12, 2021