Date Published: 10/05/2016

So long September! We'll miss you. You treated cultural crusaders, like us, to some great entertainment moments. Last month shows staring Black, Hispanic & Asian leads received abundant acclaim, awards and accolades.

Think you know which shows we're talking about? You've probably even watched an episode of two. In case you're still at a loss as to which ones we're referring to, no worries - we've listed our top 3 here:

1) Master of None

When Aziz Ansari premiered "Master of None" on Netflix in 2015 we expected nothing but greatness from the "Parks & Recreation" alum and stand-up comedian star. Luckily for Ansari fans, he did not disappoint. He created ten episodes filled with an unapologetically candid look at life as a first-generation American.

As Dev (Ansari's character) attempts to navigate New York's single scene, he is faced with a collection of uncomfortable moments. All of which shine a light on the balance that is automatically trusted upon the children of immigrants: either integrate yourself into US culture and unintentionally disconnect from your heritage or align yourself with the customs of your ancestors, but feel like a stranger in the country where you now live.

These thematic elements not only impressed fans, but also critics. Last month, "Master of None" received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. A fitting award for Ansari who has been working to break through the Hollywood color barrier since he entered it.

2) Narcos

Netflix is slowly becoming the certified champion for shows created by people of color (POC).

We're all about it! Last month, Narcos returned for a second season and we celebrated by binge watching the entire show in two days. The second season symbolized an important stepping stone in the push for proper Hollywood inclusion. Let us tell you why.

This entertaining exposé brings to life both the light and dark sides of humanity. It does this by marking missteps by both Pablo Escobar (the show's anti-hero) and the United States government's inessential involvement in the War on Drugs. Both Pablo and the DEA are seen as gangsters.

This contrasts with the majority of content containing culturally diverse casts where only the Hispanic or Black characters are viewed as the gangsters. Narcos sends a different message: regardless of our race or societal status, we all have the capacity to choose to be on either the right or wrong side of history.

This dichotomy demonstrates our moral duty to do the right thing, no matter the consequences.

That element is what makes this show so great and we're glad we're not the only ones who have noticed - it was nominated for two Golden Globes this year.

3) Atlanta

Our last staff pick is our favorite and we are so excited that it will be renewed for a second season. "Atlanta" has had our our hearts ever since it premiered last month.

We were drawn to the show because of it's creatively-gifted creator, Donald Glover. Similar to Ansari, the NBC alum and "Community" star has had quite the entertainment career. He has done it all, including singing and rapping, and shows no signs of stopping.

Glover proves that POC deserves a place in the entertainment industry simply because of the talent they possess. Glover serves as the show's creator, head writer, music supervisor and occasional director.

By doing this, he has fully-immersed himself and his experiences as a Black kid in a White world so seamlessly into the show. He has introduced cable TV to the complicated truth about being Black in America: you're not just part of a race, but you're also part of a social construct.

Glover and his satirical all-Black writing staff spotlight the intricacies of this truth and it's one of the reasons we're absolutely hooked on the show.

So there you have it. Those are our top three entertainment-related moments featuring POC from the month of September.

Now that October is here, we're excited for one release in particular.

We recently spent some time on the set of an Amazon Prime project executive produced & written by Alison McDonald (Roots) and directed by Tina Mabry (Mississippi Damned); we've got a great feeling that it's destined for success.

The forthcoming live-action special for American Girl titled, "Melody, 1963: Love Has to Win" features Marsai Martin (Blackish) and is slated for release later this month. Heard of any other TV shows or streaming releases premiering soon, then share with us!

We'd love to hear from you.

Words by Ashley Coffey and Andrew Bogart of wetakenote.com/ For The Wishwall  | Photo Credit: FX Networks / Atlanta