Ali Siddiq tells a story about his fiercely competitive daughter, faces the hard truth about his son and describes how living in a white neighborhood has changed him.

James Davis talks about growing up “hood-adjacent”, imagines what Barack Obama would be like as a nightclub DJ, and reveals his new method for getting out of speeding tickets.

Retta takes the stage to joke about sassy McDonald’s employees, the inadequacy of hotel soap and why men should shave their armpits.

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range.

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An ex-felon (Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.) on a path of redemption defies convention and establishes a Chess Club for inner-city teenagers in Washington, D.C.

In this full-length interview, one of the greatest R&B singer/songwriters of all time, Smokey Robinson, details his upbringing in Detroit, where he lived in a packed house. He spoke about being one of 11 kids in the house, most of whom were his nieces and nephews who, due to closeness in age, were more like his siblings. He also discussed his father’s journey out of Selma, Alabama, into Detroit after stabbing a white kid who bullied him for years and fleeing town at only 12 years old. Moving along, the legendary R&B singer recalls starting a vocal group in elementary school and later forming his first official band, The Five Chimes. He goes on to explain what inspired the group's inception before saying that they eventually evolved into The Miracles. As the discussion continues, he talks about growing up with a young Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin as his childhood neighbors.Later, Smokey Robinson talks about growing up in Detroit when many of his friends were dabbling in criminal mischief and gang activity. He also talks about the experience of his former group, The Matadors, auditioning for Jackie Wilson's manager. The Motown legend explains that although the audition didn't go for the group, it served as his personal introduction to Barry Gordy, Jackie Wilson's primary songwriter. As the conversation nears an end, he looks back on the first time he retired, the events leading up to recording his first album, being the Vice President of Motown Records. He also shares his thoughts on Michael Jackson's early releases as a solo artist before touching on his friendship with the late Rick James and the tragic murder of Marvin Gaye.

A rasta musician meets a gospel singer when they both enter a music contest in Kingston Jamaic. They fall for each other but are kept apart by the Girl's father the Pastor, who wants her to marry into the church.

After Robert is fired from his own father's company, he feels like his luck has run out - until Morgan enters into his life.

Thomas and Robin are deeply in love and ready to spend the rest of their lives together. Nothing will stop this wedding from happening, not even overprotective feuding mothers, a missing father, and a mischievous teenage sister.

The lives of a gifted athlete and his best friend change when they take a fateful trip to Los Angeles. The young hopefuls must use every skill at their command to topple the reigning street ball champions from their thrones.

A hilarious journey unfolds as rising comedian, Dwain Watts, takes the stage, weaving witty observations of life, love, manhood, and the quirks of hooking up into a laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy special live from the nation's captial.

Jason entertained millions of people during the 2020 pandemic after creating a TikTok account that centered around viral skits of his fictional son Derek and his friends, all played by Jason. Now watch Jason return to his stand-up roots as he delivers a must-see performance in his hilarious highly anticipated stand-up special Light Skinned filmed in front of a sold-out audience at Gas South Theatre in Duluth Georgia.

About JasonJason Banks is a veteran stand-up comedian out of Columbus, Ohio. During the 2020 pandemic, Jason created a TikTok account and started making content, which now has since amassed over 9 million followers, over 270 million likes, and over 1 BILLION views. Jason’s viral skits detail the misadventures of his fictional son Derek and his friends, all played by Jason. In addition to creating content online, often inspired by his 10-year-old twins, Jason performs on some of the biggest stages all over the country. After winning numerous competitions in his home state of Ohio — including the “Funniest Person in Columbus Contest” at the Columbus Funny Bone — Jason started touring the U.S. regularly. He’s appeared on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV and most recently recorded his first-hour special in Atlanta, which will be released in 2023.

DeRay defines his patented "DeRay Ways" on dating, clubbing, and funerals. Original airdate: February 24, 2006 Paramount+ is here! Stream all your favorite shows now on Paramount+. Try it FREE at https://bit.ly/3qyOeOfAbout Comedy Central Presents:These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment.

Roy Wood Jr. takes the stage in his second hour-long special to talk about changing the national anthem, protesting, Black superheroes and why people hate learning new things.Original airdate: January 25, 2019

Katt gives us real talk from Pimp Chronicles to Great America. In a time of unpredictability Katt seems to see some of life's greatest twist and turns ahead, while still getting clobbered by them with the rest of us.

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Go to HBCUstream.com is hosting a 2K Game Esports competition for HBCUs. The competition features the popular basketball video game, NBA 2K, and is being held as a way to promote HBCUs and bring students together virtually through the love of gaming. The event is open to all HBCUs and includes a cash prize for the winning team. HBCUstream.com is an online platform that promotes HBCU events, sports, and culture through live streaming and on-demand content, with a mission to support and promote HBCUs.

Deon Cole, Sasheer Zamata, Roy Wood Jr. and more great comics talk about being Black.
 
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Fifteen minutes of standup comedy from Black comics who know how to live life right, with jokes from Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Sam Jay, Deon Cole, Naomi Ekperigin, London Hughes, Trevor Noah, Michelle Buteau, and Nicole Byer.

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Donald Glover warns against taking advice from Tracy Morgan and details the anatomy of a Black nerd.

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Kevin Hart explains why being a newlywed is rough, learns that driving a big truck won’t make him taller and talks about his mother’s go-to answer for when things go wrong.

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Original airdate: February 13, 2004

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