A sketch comedy show by Blackfellas, for everyone. Featuring an ensemble cast of Indigenous writers and performers and many special guest cameo appearances as well.

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 ...

President Sir Frank Cooper of The African American Humor Awards Society, the very first Black comedy award show. Photo Credit: Sir Frank Cooper Established in 1989 by Sir Frank Cooper, The African ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Humor has always been a recipe for healing for African Americans. For centuries, it has been a form of escape rather than just amusement. “Early on during slavery, they ...

There is plenty to cry about in South Africa. The country has the third-highest murder rate and the highest unemployment rate in the world. Graft has corroded the shine of the ruling African National ...

In the landscape of African stand-up comedy, few names have risen as spectacularly as Sabinus. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, the man behind the character, has captured the hearts of audiences with his ...

For most Americans, their first exposure to South African comedy has been Trevor Noah, the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Noah’s January 20, riff on Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald ...

Trevor Noah leads South Africa's Festival of Comedy, showcasing rising talent like Lindsey Johnson and Thabiso Mhlongo, reviving Mzansi's vibrant humour scene.

From stand-up acts to hit movies, Black comedy has been driving the culture for generations. Learn more about its history, and get some recommendations for a watch party too. Black Comedy Month is ...

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 ...