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Monday Open Thread: Black Comedians – Amos and Andy
Good Morning, Everyone. We will take a look this week at Black Comedians. We will begin today with Amos and Andy. To some, they were comedic genius. To others, they were nothing more than a Minstrel...
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Tuesday Open Thread: Black Comedians – Moms Mabley
We continue this week of Black Comedians with trailblazer Moms Mabley Jackie “Moms” Mabley (March 19, 1894 – May 23, 1975), born Loretta Mary Aiken, was an American standup comedian. A veteran of the...
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Wednesday Open Thread: Black Comedians – Redd Foxx
We continue Black Comedians week with Redd Foxx. John Elroy Sanford[1] (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), known professionally as Redd Foxx, was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for...
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Thursday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Bill Cosby
Today’s comedian is Dr. Bill Cosby. William Henry “Bill” Cosby Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran...
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Friday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Richard Pryor
Today’s Comedian is the Legendary Richard Pryor. Richard Pryor Biography Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter (1940–2005) Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African-American comedian and one of the top...
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Saturday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Chris...
We end Black Comedians week with one trailblazer and two inheritors of his style: Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock. When I think of Paul Mooney, I think of fearless. He has never tried to...
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