Colorful book cover titled "Black Out Loud" featuring black and white photos of African American comedians and actors, with a yellow label that says "The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms" and the author's name "Geoff Bennett" at the bottom.

COMING MARCH 2026 

From vaudeville to the golden age of ’90s Black sitcoms — a story of resistance, resilience, and reinvention, told through the legends who made America laugh.

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Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour. A Peabody Award-winning journalist, he has reported on national politics at the highest levels -- covering the White House and six presidential election cycles -- while conducting exclusive interviews with cultural icons, world leaders, and groundbreaking artists. His work bridges politics and culture, offering clear-eyed insight into the forces that shape American life. He lives in the Washington, DC, area with his wife and their son.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Geoff Bennett

EVENTS

BLACK OUT LOUD is hitting the road. Join me for an evening of stories, laughs, and book signings.

March 22


Los Angeles, CA

March 23


New York, NY

March 25

MLK Memorial Library
Washington, DC

March 27

An Evening Celebrating Black Out Loud
Washington, DC

March 28

Barnes & Noble Center City
Philadelphia, PA

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