So, when watching Vera from Harlem Nights 
My father has always been the family jokester. He's the one who introduced me to classic Black comedians like: Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and Moms Mabley. He explained that before there was Foxx and Pryor, there was Moms Mabley. A Black woman who didn't reach her fame until her 60's and 70's. When I saw pictures of her, I thought she looked like a grandma with no teeth. When I heard her, I thought, "oh my! she's a little old to be sayin that - ain't she?!" My Dad laughed saying nothing. Mabley was known as the 'original Queen of comedy.'
or Tiffany Haddish from Girls' Trip,
I see another perspective of Black female comedy because of Moms Mabley. As such, I'd like you to listen to about 10-15 minutes of her (the link is below), and compare her to what we've read and viewed this unit. Then, please share your thoughts below while remembering the Blog rubric found on the syllabus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=625pAnzD3JQ
Due: Fri., 11/9/18 by the beginning of class.
