Laughing Heals: 5 Comedic Series By Black Creators

Laughing Heals: 5 Comedic Series by Black Creators

Make room for laughter during these times by enjoying and celebrating black creator comedy.

By: N'diah Love

Read Time: 4 Minutes

During this time of global civil unrest, taking the time to disconnect and reset is imperative for our mental health. Whether you are on the front lines protesting, providing assistance to protesters, or donating and petitioning from home, take the time to laugh and release while still centering black lives.

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Stream on HBO

Created by Robin Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show, features untold culturally relevant narratives through relatable and riotous characters, and impressive celebrity guests. The show is known for having the first all-black women writer's room (led by Lauren Ashley Smith), the first black woman sketch director (Dime Davis, "Boomerang"), and the first sketch series cast composed entirely of black women. Trust me when I say, you will rewind hilarious one-liners every few minutes and laugh obnoxiously loud.

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Insecure

Stream on HBO

Insecure, starring Issa Rae (The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl) is a comedic snapshot of black life in Los Angeles following storylines for Issa, the main character, as well as her best friend Molly (Yvonne Orji) and other loveable and entertaining characters. Not to mention, it’s the talk of Twitter, every, single, Sunday!

Atlanta

Stream on Hulu

Created by Atlanta native Donald Glover and based in Atlanta, Earn (Glover) and his cousin Alfred (Brian Tyree Henry) attempt to break into the music industry while facing day-to-day black issues like poverty, racism, relationships, friendships, and parenthood. Not to mention it also stars Lakeith Stanfield (The Photograph) as Darius (heart eyes).

Dear White People

Stream on Netflix

Cheeky and honest, Dear White People touches the particular, yet universal issues of black life on an Ivy League college campus. And congratulations to Njeri Brown and Justin Simien, as it’s just been renewed for another season!

#BlackAF

Stream on Netflix

Satirical and provocative, #BlackAF, exploded onto the scene April 2020. Kenya Barris (creator) plays a dramatized version of himself opposite Rashida Jones (Joya Barris). In this hilarious “mockumentary” Barris and his family are followed by a camera crew, reality-show style, revealing “new-money” life in the Barris household.

I hope you guys take the time to relax, rejuvenate and laugh until you cry. Xoxo

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