The Root on MSN

These black comedians aren’t hitting like they used to

We pulled together some of the biggest names in Black entertainment—beloved comedians we genuinely love—but lately, folks say the jokes just aren’t hitting like they used to.
KPBS

'Black Out Loud' celebrates the vast influence of Black comedy

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.
PBS

Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped ...
Iowa Public Radio

Journalist Geoff Bennett discusses his book on Black artists who shaped American comedy

Geoff Bennett was 10 years old and in the wilds of New Jersey on a spring night in 1990, when he saw a show created by Keenen Ivory Wayans called "In Living Color." WAYANS: (As Homey D. Clown) Homey ...
WOKV

Here’s the only bracket that matters... Who’s the best black comedian in the country?!

It’s bracket season, and we’ve got some serious contenders for the best comedian for the culture in the country! Vote for your favorite black comedians in our bracket challenge and see who makes it to ...
WFAE

Journalist Geoff Bennett discusses his book on Black artists who shaped American comedy

Geoff Bennett was 10 years old and in the wilds of New Jersey on a spring night in 1990, when he saw a show created by Keenen Ivory Wayans called "In Living Color." UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As ...