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. From stand-up acts to hit movies, Black comedy has been driving the culture for generations. Learn more about its history, and get ...

OPINION: Part two of our series on the history of Black comedy examines how Richard Pryor became the greatest comedian of all time by bringing Black comedy to the masses. Editor’s note: The following ...

Comedians discuss Kid Capri’s role in “Def Comedy Jam” in VICE TV’s documentary series “Black Comedy in America.” “What that turned into was having the hipness at a comedy show,” comedian Joe Torry ...

OPINION: theGrio’s celebration of Black Comedy Month begins with the history of the Black artists who created modern comedy. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lewis Black will perform Sept. 6 in Jamestown as part of his final stand-up comedy tour, “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour.” The show, and a companion in North Tonawanda, are presented by the ...

After four seasons and three groundbreaking Emmy awards for Black woman creatives, Robin Thede's variety comedy A Black Lady Sketch Show is officially coming to an end. Variety reports that HBO ...

Black Comedy Month is coming up in August, and with that in mind, theGrio is taking a deep dive into the history of comedy in African-American culture. The comedic tradition has been around since the ...

What is a theater director to do when handed an alleged comedy whose text contains almost nothing that is funny? The best ones would say, “No, thanks,” and move on to the next item in the stack.