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A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024

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The hat that starts the only conversation worth having

Black Out Loud Joe Ide or simply a lover ofBy: Geoff Bennett Published by Harper, 2025 11 25 The award winning co anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the surge of iconic sitcoms that redefined television and left a lasting cultural imprint. Shows like In Living