Dornsife Dialogues
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Stand-Up Comedy: Its Historic Influence on Society
Send us a textFor nearly 200 years, stand-up comedians haven’t just been reflecting society, they’ve been influencing it through pointed social commentary. Join us for a discussion about the evolution of the art form, some of the most influential comedians, the growing challenge of censorship, and much more.Featuring:Lanita Jacobs, associate professor of American studies and ethnicity and anthropology at USC Dornsife. Author of To Be Real: Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Sta...
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