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 ...

*We have an exclusive clip from VICE TV’s new docuseries “Black Comedy in America,” that explores the impact of Black comedy on American culture over the past century. The series will feature ...

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.

In celebration of Black History Month, the NW Black Comedy Festival is back at Curious Comedy Theater. This year’s event features more showcases, like Best Of the Fest, I Got a Story to Tell and ...

*VICE TV has announced “Black Comedy in America,” a new docuseries that explores the impact of Black comedy on American culture over the past century. The series will feature prominent figures such as ...

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — Dick Gregory, a pioneer in social satire, used comedy to address racial tensions in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Gregory, a St. Louis native, rose to prominence as ...

The competition, founded in 1987, has helped launch the careers of comedians including Chris Tucker, Jamie Foxx, Nick Cannon, and D.L. Hughley. Semifinalists Lele Mason of Chicago and East Oakland’s ...