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 ...

When the world was trying to stay afloat through the disorienting early months of the pandemic—and not everyone ultimately did—grocery store visits became socially distanced, and the pace of life ...

Comedy has always been a tool for Black women—an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, uplift cultural narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline is a legacy ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - She’s known as an emcee and host, a promoter, a content creator, a graphic designer, a snack expert and even a wedding officiant. However, Janell Banks is mostly known for ...

In the landscape of Black comedy, few partnerships resonate with the effortless chemistry more than KevOnStage (Kevin Fredericks) and Tony Baker. Known as “The Bald Brothers,” after being friends for ...

The first ever Black Comedy Festival KC will take place from April 25-28, mainly in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine district. Festival organizers say it’s the first festival to highlight black ...

We pulled together some of the biggest names in Black entertainment—beloved comedians we genuinely love—but lately, folks say ...

I will never forget when I first heard Andy Daly’s set from 2006’s Comedy Death-Ray album. I was fortunate enough to be doing regular club sets in Los Angeles, but aside from five minutes on racism ...

Upward of 150 stand-up specials were released in 2023. That’s a lot — much more than a generation ago, when it was hardly guaranteed that a comedian would ever film one if they weren’t one of the top ...