Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy’s history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy’s history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of Geoff Bennett's new book, "Black Out Loud."