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Focusing on 'Dear White People' Showrunner Ignores The Black Trans Women Who Will Suffer For Dave Chappelle’s Rhetoric
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Focusing on 'Dear White People' Showrunner Ignores The Black Trans Women Who Will Suffer For Dave Chappelle’s Rhetoric

It’s no coincidence this is the conversation people opted to have instead of the one about transphobia. It’s much easier to focus on the oppression we experience rather than the oppression we inflict.
By Veronica Wells · Oct 9, 2021
Comedian Dave Chappelle Is Going Back to Africa
Entertainment · News

Comedian Dave Chappelle Is Going Back to Africa

The Mark Twain Prize winning funny man wants to move to Ghana, West Africa.
By Kevin L. Clark · Apr 19, 2021
Dave Chappelle Sounds The Racial Alarm With His 'Saturday Night Live' Post-Election Monologue
Entertainment

Dave Chappelle Sounds The Racial Alarm With His 'Saturday Night Live' Post-Election Monologue

His Trump jokes were largely a miss and his smoking on stage drew notable ire. Still, Chappelle spoke his truth about being Black in America.
By Ronda Racha Penrice · Nov 9, 2020
Dave Chappelle Claps Back At Critics And Honors Stan Lathan After Winning Three Emmys For ‘Sticks And Stones’
Emmys · Entertainment

Dave Chappelle Claps Back At Critics And Honors Stan Lathan After Winning Three Emmys For ‘Sticks And Stones’

"You motherf***ers finally—gave him an Emmy tonight," Chappelle said about Lathan, his director.
By Keyaira Boone · Sep 21, 2020
Here's Every Black Winner At The Emmys 2020
Emmys · Entertainment

Here's Every Black Winner At The Emmys 2020

We're rooting for everybody Black.
By Essence · Sep 20, 2020
Sanaa Lathan Shares Sweet Video Congratulating Her Dad Stan Lathan On His 2020 Emmy Win
Awards & Events · Emmys · Entertainment

Sanaa Lathan Shares Sweet Video Congratulating Her Dad Stan Lathan On His 2020 Emmy Win

He won the award for his work on Dave Chappelle's 2019 stand up comedy show "Sticks & Stones."
By Brooklyn White · Sep 20, 2020
Dave Chappelle Endorses Andrew Yang
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Dave Chappelle Endorses Andrew Yang

By Yesha Callahan · Jan 14, 2020
Yasiin Bey’s ‘Negus’ Exhibit Championed By Q-Tip, Dave Chappelle And More
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Yasiin Bey’s ‘Negus’ Exhibit Championed By Q-Tip, Dave Chappelle And More

The artist formerly known as Mos Def premieres his new work exploring Black royalty through music-and-art at Brooklyn Museum.
By Kevin L. Clark · Nov 16, 2019
Mo'Nique Is Suing Netflix For Gender And Race Discrimination
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Mo'Nique Is Suing Netflix For Gender And Race Discrimination

The actress and comedian is accusing the network of attempting to drastically underpay her for a standup special.
By Sydney Scott · Nov 14, 2019
Dave Chappelle Honored At Kennedy Center With Mark Twain Prize
Celebrity · Entertainment

Dave Chappelle Honored At Kennedy Center With Mark Twain Prize

Tons of Chappelle's celebrity friends were there to honor him with performances from Common, Erykah Badu, John Legend and more.
By Sydney Scott · Oct 28, 2019
Michael Jackson Accusers Clap Back At Dave Chappelle Over Netflix Special
Entertainment

Michael Jackson Accusers Clap Back At Dave Chappelle Over Netflix Special

The comedian makes fun of the sexual assault allegations against Jackson put forward by Wade Robson and James Safechuck.
By Paula Rogo · Sep 2, 2019
Dave Chappelle On Broadway For One Week Only
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Dave Chappelle On Broadway For One Week Only

Tickets go on sale June 21.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Jun 12, 2019
Posthumous Prince Album Released On Tidal With Star-Studded Celebration
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Posthumous Prince Album Released On Tidal With Star-Studded Celebration

The album consists of 15 unleased Prince demos that were selected by Jay-Z.
By Essence · Jun 7, 2019
Dave Chappelle Regrets Previous Trump Comments: 'I Think The Rhetoric Of His Presidency Is Repugnant'
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Dave Chappelle Regrets Previous Trump Comments: 'I Think The Rhetoric Of His Presidency Is Repugnant'

In his "Saturday Night Live" monologue in 2016, the comedian said the country should give President Donald Trump a chance.
By Paula Rogo · Oct 14, 2018
Dave Chappelle Gives Short And Hilarious Speech After Winning His First Grammy
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Dave Chappelle Gives Short And Hilarious Speech After Winning His First Grammy

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Jan 29, 2018
Dave Chappelle Has An Interesting, Non-Depressing Perspective On Trump Presidency 
Celebrity

Dave Chappelle Has An Interesting, Non-Depressing Perspective On Trump Presidency 

The comedian says that Trump’s presidency is like a “bad DJ at a good party.”

By Ni'Kesia Pannell · Aug 3, 2017
Clear Your Calendar: Dave Chappelle Announces New York City Shows With Erykah Badu And More
Celebrity · Entertainment

Clear Your Calendar: Dave Chappelle Announces New York City Shows With Erykah Badu And More

Badu, Donald Glover, Chris Rock, Trevor Noah and The Roots will join the comedian for new shows in August.
By Sydney Scott · Jun 13, 2017
Dave Chappelle Admits He Was Totally Wrong About Trump
Celebrity · News

Dave Chappelle Admits He Was Totally Wrong About Trump

The comedian regrets telling Americans to give the 45th president a chance. 

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · May 16, 2017
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