Cherish the lives and struggles of the most memorable comedians in the world of black comedy! This historical reference point of Black comedy mentions: The early history of stand up comedy and ignorance of Blackface The impact of Jackie "Moms" Mabley The impact of comedians turned actors for television such as Redd Foxx and Nipsey Russell The movie industry for early black comedians; Richard Pryor, Robert Townsend, Eddie Murphy and Bernie Mac And much more! This book pays homage to the legends of stand up comedy and is a no-brainer for those interested in African American comedy.