African American comedy has had a substantial role in American culture from minstrel shows, vaudeville, blackface,[1] and coon songs to some of the world's most popular comedians, shows and filmmakers.
Darryl Littleton[2][3] and Mel Watkins have written about the subject.
[4][5][6] Paul Beatty edited Hokum: An Anthology of African-American Humor (2006).
[8] Dexter G. Gordon wrote about humor in African American discourse.
Ebony Film Corporation's short comedies drew controversy.