[KN21806]

Black comedians, as well as black comedic films, television shows, and other forms of media, don’t just poke fun at white people and associated stereotypes; they poke fun at black people as well. Race and racial issues are prevalent aspects of an average black person’s life. As such, they are subjects we discuss frequently and, as many common subjects do, they become sources for comedy. Especially in America, where race is such a controversial topic, many things associated with race have that extra ‘bite’ that makes good comedy. If you watch BET Comic View, ‘The Kings of Comedy’ or other black-focused shows, black comedians make jokes about black people and associated stereotypes usually moreso than jokes made about whites. I don’t believe that animosity is intended. Possibly one of the reasons for this controversy, and many other issues where race is a factor, is the different way race and racial discussions are viewed in America. For the typical black person, being aware of racial differences and disparities is an aspect of our everyday lives. It can be as slight as being aware that we are the only black person in a room, to something as serious as being treated differently than white counterparts, and/or being blatantly mistreated in a variety of situations. But, in most of the interactions that black people have in society, we feel no animosity when we take note of racial differences; it simply noticing the differences in society. It has been my personal experience that when the issue of race is brought up by a black person, it makes many whites uncomfortable. It’s often the issue itself that ruffles feathers, moreso than what is said. I’m uncertain if this is because whites are afraid that when blacks bring up race, we are in some way blaming them for racial problems, or perhaps the topic ignites a sense of guilt or entitlement, or perhaps none of the above.

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Name : KN21806, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 27, City : Atlanta, State : GA, Country : United States, Occupation : Attorney, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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