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Commentary: Geoff Bennett on how Black comedy shaped America

Name: Commentary: Geoff Bennett on how Black comedy shaped America
Uploaded: 2026-03-29T10:10:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 54 s
Description: Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out Loud."

Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out Loud."