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 ...

The esteemed TR Studios is set to host an unprecedented comedy event as "Laugh Out Loud: Black And Proud," a groundbreaking comedy sketch show fully produced by and featuring the rich voices of the ...

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 ...

*Theater enthusiasts in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Ghanaian culture through the eyes of acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh when her hit play, ‘JaJa’s ...

Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny. Rowland ...

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a leading scholar in humor studies. Dr. Jennalee Donian is an NIHSS postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa ...

Barkley L. Hendricks (born 1945), “Sacrifice of the Watermelon Virgin or Shirt Off Her Back,” 1987. Color offset lithograph, 21 5/8 × 30 inches. Lent by University Museums, University of Delaware, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” which opened on Broadway in 2023, just staged its L.A. premiere at Mark Taper ...