In response to Katt Williams’ recent anti-Mexican, anti-Latino “comedic” tirade, Colorlines has posted a great roundup of five comedians of color whose commentary on race is more constructive – including one of my long-time favorite comedians, Wanda Sykes, and a new favorite of mine, Elon James White of the smart and hilarious Blacking it Up podcast (which you should all check out!). I’ve posted the clips Colorlines shared from Sykes and Elon James below; the latter has some swearing in it, so probably NSFW.
Wanda Sykes on the i-word:
Elon James White on what to do if you’re stopped by the cops or ICE.
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Good to Elon getting work like that. He did a great job dispensing some very valuable advice.
But how could they leave out Issa Rae???
http://www.awkwardblackgirl.com/episodes
Thanks for the comment, millie! I think the Colorlines post was specifically about stand up comedians, but I agree that Issa Rae is hilarious! I love Awkward Black Girl.