It’s an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the humor in it all. This has led to a long history of successful Black female ...

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 ...

Michael Ian Black’s cynical, self-effacing performances in the sketch-comedy show The State and the subsequent college-dormitory hit Wet Hot American Summer generated a cult following. But the ...

Since the weekend's here, why not take a trip back to the 80s and watch (or rewatch) some of the best of the best Black films of the decade? We're talking classics. Straight up. Let's take a look!

One of the most important sketch comedy shows in television history brilliantly subverted an old NBC tagline for its show ...

As “Saturday Night Live” embarks on its 50th season, the contributions of Black cast members have sparked discussions about representation and impact within the iconic sketch comedy show. The debate ...

This article is part of The Athletic’s series marking UK Black History Month. To view the whole collection, click here. Working down the coal mines in the 1940s, hundreds of feet underground, there ...