Sure, you could learn about Black History Month from school or books or teachers, but they won’t make it entertaining — and they certainly won’t have as many punch lines. These stand-ups prove that when it comes to racial history, there’s plenty of understanding to be gained in a comedy club. Roy Wood Jr., Jak Knight, Al Jackson and DL Hughley all have sharp takes on African-American history and how we celebrate it.
A civil rights museum is a great place to learn about the African-American experience. But Roy Wood Jr. knows that it matters who your tour guide is — and that when you go matters even more.
When it comes to recognizing Black History Month, the acknowledgments can easily feel a little off. Whether it’s the Google homepage’s lackluster tribute or half-hearted poetry recitations, there have to be better ways to celebrate black culture.
Being a middle school science teacher isn’t easy; just ask Al Jackson. After all, it takes a dedicated educator to sit through an oral report about the Wright brothers that was supposed to honor a leader for Black History Month.
Arizona was one of the last states in the country to recognize Martin Luther King Day. That’s how committed it is to not being progressive. Get with it, Arizona. A day off is a day off.