Robin Thede, The Rundown With Robin Thede, The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore, African American Comedy, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

On ‘The Rundown,’ Robin Thede Is Filling a Void in Late-Night Talk | The New York Times

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On ‘The Rundown,’ Robin Thede Is Filling a Void in Late-Night Talk | The New York Times



[dropcap]At[/dropcap] its debut, “The Rundown With Robin Thede” will also have one element that the category has lacked for several years: a black female host.

It’s a quality that Ms. Thede knows will immediately set her apart from her many competitors — a distinction that she embraces and hopes will give her show a unique voice, but one that she doesn’t want to overemphasize, either.

Regardless of who she is or what network is broadcasting her program, Ms. Thede said, “You don’t have to show your skin color to come in — everyone is welcome.” [mc4wp_form id=”6042″]

Robin Thede, The Rundown With Robin Thede, The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore, African American Comedy, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Robin Thede, The Rundown With Robin Thede, The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore, African American Comedy, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Robin Thede, The Rundown With Robin Thede, The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore, African American Comedy, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN


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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become charter members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution. (Website).