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    'SNL's' Michael Che Tackles 'All Lives Matter,' Police Violence in New Stand-Up Special Trailer

    “Michael Che Matters” premieres November 25 on Netflix.

    Sameer Rao Nov 15, 2016 11:01AM EST
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    Donald Glover, Voice of 'Miles Morales,' 'In Talks' to Join 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

    Which brings back the question: why isn’t he playing Spider-Man? 

    Sameer Rao Jun 15, 2016 12:06PM EDT
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    WATCH: Hari Kondabolu Discusses Iconic 'Roots' Scene in This Smart Joke

    With the History Channel’s ”Roots” reboot airing this week, the timing of this new video couldn’t be more appropriate.

    Sameer Rao Jun 2, 2016 10:47AM EDT

    W. Kamau Bell Shows Us How to Fight Hate, One Awkward Conversation at a Time

    With a new CNN docu-series, “United Shades of America,” and Showtime stand-up special, “Semi-Prominent Negro,” Bell continues to serve up his unique brand of race talk through the lens of never-mean jokes.

    Sameer Rao Apr 20, 2016 5:54PM EDT

    'Breaking' Presents: Dwayne Kennedy, a Seasoned Comedian Emerging From the Trenches

    Kennedy, whose work spans nearly three decades, released his first live stand-up album, “Oh No, It’s Dwayne Kennedy!” in February.

    Sameer Rao Apr 4, 2016 1:44PM EDT

    Comedian Wyatt Cenac Talks New Projects, Painful Jokes and Being the Only Black Guy in the Room

    The former “Daily Show” correspondent and writer’s got a new stand-up album, two new TV shows, and plenty to say about showbiz racism and power. 

    Sameer Rao Mar 9, 2016 6:17PM EST

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    Colorlines is published by Race Forward, a national organization that advances racial justice through research, media and practice.

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