The study of black stand-up comedy in the 1960s allows scholars to broaden their understanding of the tradition of humor within African American culture to overcome struggles in American society and the impact that comedians of the 1960s had on contemporary stand-up comedians. Black Stand-Up ...
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A remarkable tale of three brilliant Black women, who defied the barriers of race and gender in the 1960s to work at NASA as mathematicians. Their groundbreaking calculations played a pivotal role in some of America's most significant space missions. This film not only showcases their int...
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controversy can be seen in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. A number of comedians and television shows made light of the tragedy, which was seen by some as inappropriate and offensive. Similarly, the recent film "Joker" has been criticized by some for its portrayal of mental illness and...
Shepherded to the screen by directorShaka King, working off an idea conceived partly by identical twin comediansKeithandKenny Lucas, and producerRyan Coogler,Judas and the Black MessiahstarsOscar-nominatedGet OutstarDaniel Kaluuyaas Hampton—earning aBest Supporting Actor Golden Globefor his work—and...
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The use of black comedians in horror comedies even extended to major studio productions, with Moreland featured inKing of the Zombies,Revenge of the Zombiesand severalCharlie Chanmysteries. Willie Best, meanwhile, played Bob Hope’s sidekick (credited as his “boy”) inThe Ghost Breakers, Eddie ...
but actual performances in blackface were mostly relegated to a single skit or a song. However blackface in vaudeville also provided opportunities for Blacks who performed in blackface. The success of Black comedians such as Ernest Hogan, Bert Williams, and George Walker opened the door for mult...
In 2017, Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory died in the District at the age of 84 with the respect and grassroots appeal bestowed to few, if any, other Black comedians of his time. The majority of that respect stemmed from Gregory’s penchant for walking among everyday District residents, ...