Bill Cosby

Springsteen, Eminem and "The Huxtable Effect"

Craig Werner | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Bill Cosby, White America, Eminem, 41 Shots (American Skin), Bruce Springsteen, The Huxtable Effect, Racial Tensions, Video, College News
Craig Werner

A child of the 1980s who's openly critical of the cultural trends he identifies, author David Sirota describes the Huxtable Effect as the source of "two of the most deceptive arguments" supporting the idea that race can be "transcended."

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26 Comedians Who Are Smarter Than You

The Huffington Post | Posted 04.24.2012

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Comedians are smart. After all, you have to be if you're going to dissect the complex landscapes of social discourse, contemporary culture and politic...

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NRA Becomes Toxic When Exposed to Light

Daniel Gross | Posted 04.23.2012

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Daniel Gross

When exposed to the light, the NRA's agenda becomes toxic. And Americans want nothing to do with those who conspire to bring about the gun lobby's dangerous "guns everywhere" vision they saw played out that February night in Sanford, Florida.

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Bill Cosby Speaks Out On Trayvon Martin Case

AP | Posted 04.15.2012

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WASHINGTON — Actor and comedian Bill Cosby says the debate over the killing of Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch volunteer should be focuse...

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Bill Cosby & Magic Johnson Comment On The Trayvon Martin case.

Posted 04.10.2012

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As tensions continue to swirl around the ongoing Trayvon Martin case, influential figures are also weighing in on the controversial investigation. Com...

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Robbie Robertson's Clairvoyant Box, Plus Chatting With Ed Sheeran and Devin

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.11.2012

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Mike Ragogna

In 2011, Robbie Robertson's album How To Become Clairvoyant was not only one of the more satisfying releases of the year, but it also was the artist's most personal statement about his life, covering topics from spirituality to the breakup of The Band.

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When Comedy Was Clean and Comediennes Were King

John Farr | Posted 05.20.2012

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John Farr

For those wanting a respite from today's low, "in-your-face" brand of comedy, here are a few tried-and-true classics featuring these top screen comediennes. These special ladies made us laugh -- and feel smart -- at the same time.

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Maggie Furlong

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Favorite 'Cosby' Moments

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 03.07.2012

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Now that "Community" is finally back on NBC's schedule (Thurs., Mar. 15, 8 p.m. EST on NBC), it's time for Malcolm-Jamal Warner's triumphant return to...

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Actor Survives Horrific Crash, Proves Doctors Wrong

Posted 02.23.2012

Read More: Developmental Disabilities, Video, Challenged America, Inspiring, Car Accident, My Gym, Bill Cosby, Randy Bertisch, Disadvantaged Youth, Physical Disabilities, Impact News

After a dump truck blindsided his car in a horrific crash, doctors gave Randy Bertisch less than a 1 percent chance of surviving. Twenty-four year...

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Which 'NCIS' Star Got His Start On 'The Cosby Show'?

Posted 02.07.2012

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Michael Weatherly is gearing up to celebrate the 200th episode of "NCIS," which he stars on as Special Agent Tony DiNozzo. And while Weatherly has enj...

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Idiot's Guide to Belly Laughing

Anastasia Rubis | Posted 04.04.2012

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Anastasia Rubis

Imagine sipping a latte at your local coffee shop, and some crazy dude in the rest room throws open the door and hollers for more toilet paper. He's perched on the bowl, hairy legs spread apart. What would you do?

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Chris Rock Explains What Makes Bill Cosby 'The Greatest'

Posted 02.03.2012

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Chris Rock talked to "Inside Comedy" host David Steinberg about the legacy of two of the funniest black stand-up comedians in history, Bill Cosby and ...

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Our Exclusive Black History Month Comedy Roundtable

The Huffington Post | Carol Hartsell | Posted 02.04.2012

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Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Wanda Sykes, Dave Chappelle... say any of their names to a serious fan of comedy and you're likely to elicit a r...

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The BEST Late Night Clips Of The Week

Matt Wilstein | Posted 03.22.2012

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Matt Wilstein

The South Carolina primary dominated this news this week, with two debates (and two standing ovations for Newt Gingrich). But Newt wasn't the only can...

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WATCH: Bill Cosby Is 74, Delightful As Hell

Posted 01.20.2012

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Bill Cosby appeared on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday ostensibly to promote his book "I Didn't Ask to Be Born (But I'm Glad I Was)," but ...

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Santorum's Sweater Vest? Sorry, Hollywood Owns That Style

Posted 03.12.2012

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Rick Santorum's unlikely success in Iowa last week was very bad news for fellow GOP presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, as it sto...

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Bill Cosby Has A Very, Very Important Message

Posted 02.27.2012

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UPDATE: Turns out that, despite the very firm message of his video, "The Cosby Show" IS on Hulu. The reps for the video streaming site reached out to ...

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Five Lessons From The "If I Were A Poor Black Kid" Debate

Christopher Emdin | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: Bill Cosby, Latino-and-Black-Education, Education, Race, Forbes, African Americans, Urban Education, Education News
Christopher Emdin

Privilege often blinds people to the reality of being a poor black male while care and interest is often the mask used to shield a disdain for them.

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WATCH: Tim Tebow Defended By.. Bill Cosby?

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 12.07.2011

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It seems like everybody is getting in on the "Great Tebow Debate" these days -- from retired NFL quarterbacks, to pop culture essayist Chuck Klosterma...

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Bill Cosby Opens Up On Nina Simone's Music Career In New Blog

Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Bill Cosby, Nina Simone, Bv-Pop-Culture-Entertainment, Black Voices News

Earlier this year Simone (Lisa Simone Kelly), the daughter of singer Nina Simone paid homage to her iconic mother on Mother's Day with the re-launch o...

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Cindy Y. Rodriguez

The Return Of Carlos Mencia

HuffingtonPost.com | Cindy Y. Rodriguez | Posted 12.04.2011

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Tomorrow night, Comedy Central will broadcast Carlos Mencia's new one-hour special, "New Territory." And everyone is asking, “Has he stopped stealin...

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Climate Change Makes the Bad Old Days Look Better

Neil Wagner | Posted 01.29.2012

Read More: Bill Cosby, Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Global Warming, Green News
Neil Wagner

Parents have always taken pride in telling kids how hard things were in the "good old days." But the "things used to be tougher" gambit may be losing some of its power. Thanks, in part, to climate change.

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WATCH: The Cosby Guide to Thanksgiving

Posted 11.22.2011

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Heading home for a rousing time with the family? Feeling nervous about some of the questions that may be asked or issues tackled? Fear not! As a...

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Bill Cosby's Guide To Being A 'Genius' Mom

The Huffington Post | Jessica Samakow | Posted 01.04.2012

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Bill Cosby set the standard high for all TV dads to follow as Dr. Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." He made us laugh often, cry occasionally, and did it a...

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Kids Say The Darnedest Things: BlackVoices Edition (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 12.14.2011

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First Art Linkletter did it, summoning kids' wit and wisdom, and inevitably drawing out their characteristic humor on his famous TV show, "Kids Say Th...

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