It’s an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the humor in it all. This has led to a long history of successful Black female ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES (NNPA) – Stand-up comics have long occupied an exalted station in African-American pop culture. In the latter half of the 20th century and beyond, wildly successful comedians – Redd Foxx, ...

As “Saturday Night Live” embarks on its 50th season, the contributions of Black cast members have sparked discussions about representation and impact within the iconic sketch comedy show. The debate ...

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 ...

Ohio has an impressive list of Black comedians who hail from the state, including Katt Williams, who began his career less than an hour away from Dayton in Cincinnati. Dayton, Ohio, is getting its ...

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Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot has received wide praise for its all-female cast, but some are continuing the #OscarsSoWhite conversation by criticizing the film's depiction of minorities. Starring ...

*Comedian George Wallace co-stars in what he describes as a “feel-good” drama, “Jerico,” which follows two best friends who journey through the Jim Crow south to purse their dreams of becoming ...

The growth of things to do in Dayton continues with the opening of the first Black-owned comedy venue. The Laugh Zone House of Comedy located at 3493 W. Siebenthaler Ave. is planning a soft opening ...