Comedian Joanna Briley is on a mission to create opportunities for Black women in comedy through Black Women in Comedy Laff ...

The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to slapstick. The history of talent in this genre is vast and constantly expanding as they often use ...

Wood will be a part of the university’s Black History Month Fireside Conversation being held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Lee Hall ...

Together, Portland couple Tyrone and Courtenay Collins founded an event that gets "Bigger, Blacker and Funnier" every year.

The new film “One of Them Days,” released last month, has quickly gained widespread praise for its simple but loveable plot.

Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and ...

Male comedians in drag remain an uncomfortable form of humor for some, but Miguel A Núñez Jr. sees a double standard between Black and non-Black comics. "I hear about all this emasculating of ...

Before Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind, she made ...

In response, the couple founded their own business in 2012 called Dirty Angel Entertainment, which strives to create a space for Black comedians and nurture their talents. Courtenay came up with ...