Oct 16, 2024 · SNL’s first Black female comedian and full cast member. She was one of the first lesbian players on the show and was also a trained Shakespearian actor. Vance passed away …

Feb 13, 2025 · While Danitra Vance was only a member of the cast for a single year, that fateful 11th season known as “The Weird Year,” she makes the SNL history books as the first Black …

Danitra Vance (July 13, 1954 – August 21, 1994) was an American comedian and actress who was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) during its …

Jan 17, 2020 · With Saturday Night Live looking to add an African-American woman to its ensemble, Jones landed an audition for the late-night comedy show in December 2013. She …

Oct 27, 2020 · Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson says the show's questionable lack of diversity is due to the shortage of Black female comedians who are "ready" to join the cast. …

SNL has cast only four African American women (Maya Rudolph who left the show in 2007 is biracial) in the last four decades, reports DiversityInc.com, despite multiple openings almost …

Nov 12, 2017 · -- Tiffany Haddish made history Saturday night, becoming the first black female stand-up comedian to host "Saturday Night Live" in its 43 seasons. In her opening monologue, …

Nov 8, 2017 · Tiffany Haddish makes history this fall by becoming the first black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live. And with Taylor Swift as the musical guest, the night is sure to be …

Jun 13, 2022 · The “Saturday Night Live” star is breaking down stereotypes of Black women comedians and forging a path in the industry for diverse voices.

Jun 7, 2020 · Danitra Vance was the first black female comedian cast as an 'SNL' regular but left 'SNL' after one season. Vance continued acting before her death in 1994.

Egobunma Kelechi Nwodim [1] (/ ˈ ɛ ɡ oʊ ˈ w oʊ d ɪ m /; [2] [3] born March 10, 1988) is an American actress and comedian. She has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy …

Jan 19, 2014 · Her name is Sasheer Zamata and she is Saturday Night Live's first black female comedian in six years. Zamata, 27 and a native of Indianapolis, was hired during SNL's winter …

Feb 17, 2025 · Leslie Jones also returned as Shanice alongside Morgan, who played a man named Darius, and Murphy, who played “Tracy Morgan.”

Mar 2, 2025 · The moment that Shane Gillis walked onto Saturday Night Live’s stage last night ... sex with a Black ... a woman—as dozens of women have credibly accused the comedian Bill …

Feb 17, 2025 · Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a three-hour special in February 2025, incorporating special appearances by many important figures in the show's …

Feb 17, 2025 · Former and current 'Saturday Night Live' cast members hit the red carpet ahead of the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special. See photos of Tracy Morgan, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, …

Feb 15, 2025 · Set to clock in at three hours long, “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, Feb. 16 will bring in notable stars from the sketch comedy show’s history to celebrate five …