Notable Online: 10/18–10/24
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Posts Tagged: w. kamau bell
Notable Portland: 6/13–6/19
Literary events in and around Portland this week!
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Wanted/Needed/Loved: Kathleen Hanna’s Girl Style, Then and Now
I was entranced, wondering who made it and why.
...moreNotable San Francisco: 3/14–3/20
Literary events and readings in and around the Bay Area this week!
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 5/1–5/7
Monday 5/1: Reyna Biddy presents and signs I Love My Love. 7 p.m. at Book Soup. Tuesday 5/2: Gina Sorrell launches her new novel, Mothers & Other Strangers. 7 p.m. at Chevalier’s Books. Scott Westerfeld discusses and signs Spill Zone. 7 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore.
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Luke Cage: When Representation Isn’t Enough
This show’s true strength is its diverse portrayal of African-American subjectivity and morality, amongst both the male and female characters.
...moreHomophobia in Hip-Hop
Rumpus pal W. Kamau Bell talked to prominent hip-hop video-blogger Jay Smooth in an interview spotlighted over at Racialicious. The two discuss homophobia in hip-hop and the eminent wisdom of black queer icons like James Baldwin, Bayard Rustin, and Audre Lorde. A brief excerpt: The gay rights movement started from a fight. They had a […]
...moreW. Kamau Bell and Nato Green Tonight in the Mission
Rumpus pal W. Kamau Bell got all fancy and moved to New York to host his hilarious TV show Totally Biased. But we haven’t forgotten his San Francisco roots, and neither has he—he’ll be performing tonight at The Chapel on Valencia St with Karinda Dobbins and Nato Green, another friend of the site. Check out event […]
...moreThe Comical Son Returns
Bay Area comedy fans may remember the many happy years comedian and Rumpus Radio guest W. Kamau Bell spent in San Francisco before moving to New York for his TV show Totally Biased. The good news is: the show is terrific, using goofy riffs and person-on-the-street interviews to highlight the absurdities of political and social issues. […]
...moreComedy SuperPAC
Two of our favorite comedians, W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green are teaming up to present Comedy SuperPAC: Promoting Good Comedy & Great Causes Since 2012! The weekly stand-up comedy showcase will be held at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern on Mondays from March 12 to May 7. Click here for more info and the guest […]
...moreW. Kamau Bell on Laughing, Thinking
KGO News’ Finch Files features comedian W. Kamau Bell, who discusses his use of humor to get people thinking about–and discussing–racism. Also, if you are in San Francisco, take note: this Thursday, Bell will be performing with Laughter Against the Machine at the Eureka Theatre as part of SF Sketchfest.
...moreW. Kamau Bell, Tomorrow!
On Friday, January 20th (tomorrow!) comedian and Rumpus bud W. Kamau Bell will be performing at Amnesia in San Francisco. The show will also feature lots of good music, including the French Cassettes and Deeper. More info here.
...moreNotable San Francisco, This Week: 2/7-2/13
This week in San Francisco, get in bed with Quiet Lightning, Microscopic Giant at Space Gallery, Laughter Against The Machine, Andrew Foster Altschul’s book launch, Literary Death Match, Stephen Elliott reads at BANG OUT X: Tough Love, and the Anger Management Reading Series presents Hostile Takeover. Monday 2/7: Put it to Bed, literally, at Quiet […]
...moreThe Rumpus Interview with W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell wants stand-up comedy to be seen as an art form enjoyed by hip, educated people. He’s on a mission to raise the IQ and literacy of comedy audiences
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