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Second Annual ‘Stigma Is Silly HIV Comedy Show’ Uses Laughter to Break Stigma

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterDecember 11, 2024

The second annual “Stigma Is Silly HIV Comedy Show” on December 7, 2024, at Charles R. Drew University used humor, featuring Tony Baker, Chaunte Wayans, and host Chelley Chelle, to combat HIV stigma, promote sexual health awareness, and foster community dialogue.

Russell Simmons Brings Back Def Comedy Jam to Raise Money for Coronavirus Ravaged Areas

Stacy M. Brown NNPA, Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 9, 2020

Simmons is leading a group of producers who, on Sunday, April 5, will premiere “Def Comedy Jam Presents: Healing Through Laughter,” a marathon fundraiser hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. The program will air online beginning at 10 p.m. EST, and Simmons’ Instagram page will be updated to provide more information. Simmons has established a GoFundMe page with the hopes of raising as much as $100,000 to help with supplies to assist those in need.