When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As "One of Them Days" makes its run in theaters, marking the first time cinema has seen a Black female duo comedy since "B.A.P.S., ...

“What that turned into was having the hipness at a comedy show,” comedian Joe Torry said. “Having a concert and a comedy show at the same time. And that’s what Kid Capri was … He opened up with 15-20 ...

Ever since Flip Wilson graced TV sets in the sixties, bringing on all the funnies, Black comedians have made us laugh through critical observation of the Black experience, self-reflecting stories and ...

In the clip above, the original Kings of Comedy (D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, and Cedric the Entertainer) have a rare sit-down discussion (one of the few times since Bernie Mac passed). They discuss ...

Forty minutes before showtime at the Black Comedy Explosion, Jonathon Gates is working the tables at the Carver Den in Dorchester. He mingles with the crowd, brings champagne to a couple, and directs ...

This informative debut from PBS News Hour co-anchor Bennett surveys the history of Black comedy in the U.S. The author begins by looking back to the late-19th-century foundations of onstage comedy for ...

VICE TV's 10-episode docuseries, hosted by comedians Spencer, Tiffany Haddish and Ryan Davis, explores how Black comedy has shaped America; Cole guests in the third episode. By Demetrius Patterson In ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , PBS NewsHour co-anchor Jeff Bennett is out with a new book about a golden era for comedy , the 90s. This is KPBS Midday Edition.

The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the ...