Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the ...

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 ...

Comedian/Host Chris Spencer attends the 2018 BET Awards – Debra Lee Pre-BET Awards Dinner at Vibiana on June 20, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET) *We ...

*We have an exclusive clip from VICE TV’s new docuseries “Black Comedy in America,” that explores the impact of Black comedy on American culture over the past century. The series will feature ...

“Black Comedy in America” airs Tuesday nights on VICE and offers a definitive look at the history and impact of America’s most prolific Black comedians. Tuesday, November 26 features back-to-back ...

As one of the first out black men in stand-up comedy, Sampson McCormick has created a short film that's anything but a laughing matter. "A Different Direction" is centered on issues of mental health, ...

These Black comedic voices would bring the funny to the Oscars stage. In the history of the Academy Awards, only a handful of Black entertainers have hosted the show, including Sammy Davis Jr., ...

Social media has democratized comedy in ways previous generations could never imagine. Comedians no longer need late-night television slots or comedy club residencies to build massive audiences. Today ...