What's So Funny About Race?

Celebrated comedians talk about comedy as a means of social commentary and consciousness around the issues of race.

This panel took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, and was part of the LBJ Foundation's The Summit on Race in America, held April 8-10, 2019, at the LBJ Presidential Library, located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.

Participants In This Panel

George Lopez

George Lopez

Comedian, Actor, and Producer

Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla

Comedian and Actress

Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan

Comedian and Correspondent for The Daily Show

Sasheer Zamata

Sasheer Zamata

Comedian and Former Cast Member of Saturday Night Live

Cappy McGarr

Cappy McGarr

Moderator
Co-creator of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor and LBJ Foundation Board Trustee

Photos From This Panel