WANTED: Trailblazing Stories or Funniest Jokes or Video Clips — This February, during Black History Month, the Editors of “Everything Fun” are shining a spotlight on talented Black Performers. We want to share your stories (with our readers) to raise awareness about the folks who tickle your funny bone. We welcome submissions that run the gamut of fun. Bring us…

The Life Of A Legendary Comedian — John Elroy Sanford, whose stage name was Redd Foxx, came screaming into the world in 1922. The second son of Fred and Mary Sanford became accoustomed from a young age to a hand to mouth existence. The unvarnished truth was that Foxx craved attention not money. The adulation that came…

At-A-Glance: Pick a Prompt & Plan to Post — Welcome to my virtual classroom where a seat is always available. Takeaway: This post extends a range of daily idea starters. Toni Greathouse←🆘Sista Offering Support

Turning The Page & Writing A New Chapter — Truth is fighting to emerge in a country that’s in denial about its racist roots. I live in a country where the Presidency of Barack Obama, whose demeanor was stamped with an imprimata of excellence disrupted a distorted narrative that irritated the demons possessing angry folks. I live in a…

The Search For Recriprocal Readers — Disclaimer: This post is a rant. It ends in kindness, with shout-outs to fellow editors at “Everything Fun,” who also happen to be my top two most favorite writers. I am a stark raving fan of both of them. Another 100 or so writers can count on me (over the…

Digital Journal To Track The Talk — Dear Reader, Bad news first. Lost the food fight this week. Good news. I didn’t gain or lose. Wrote daily. Issued a Black History Month writing challenge to feature Black American commedians. …

Excellence Showcased Everywhere… Especially In This Film — Viola Davis’ film, “The Woman King” was snubbed by the Oscars. Echoing the words of Shanté Nixon, who said “I’m just tired.” For the record, Shante is the source of amazingly well written, thought-provoking, pride instilling posts on Black heritage and ancestoral African origins. …

Trevor Noah & The Daily Show’s Comical Crew — From the onset of his 7-year stint as host of “The Daily Show,” to present day… Trevor Noah’s star power has propelled him into the stratosphere like a supernova. In a nutshell, Noah is a satirical genius. …

Shining A Spotlight On Stand Up Comedians — There are so many things to love about Chicago. The artwork, the food, the architecture, the lakefront and our comedians. It’s no easy feat to cut your teeth doing stand-up on stages across the second city. Yet, Sheryl Underwood and the late Bernie Mac rode the wave of Windy City…