A new book is nostalgic for the ’90s. But the era of crossover success was not necessarily the pinnacle of Black comedic ...

"Black Out Loud" by Geoff Bennett is a hilarious and comprehensive book that explores the history of Black comedians in ...

Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out ...

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 ...

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 the late ’80s and early ’90s, a group of five African American men — all famous comedians — created a body of work that shifted popular culture, altered the entertainment industry and impacted ...

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 ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Laughter filled the room as comedians took the stage for the semifinals during the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival. It's a long-running showcase that has served as a ...

The Bay Area Black Comedy Competition has returned to Oakland, bringing comedians from across the country to the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, where this year's winner will be crowned ...

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 ...