Elon James White "This Life in Blackness" Solo Show From: Brooklyn, NY

SHOWS: Saturday, Nov 21, 8:00 Sunday, Nov 22, 7:00

Elon James White is a Brooklyn-based comedian, writer and host of the popular web series, "This Week in Blackness"; a satirical look at race, politics and pop-culture in a so-called “post-racial” America. White has been a featured commentator on VH1's “Black to the Future” & “The Great Debate.” His commentary on race and politics has been featured on The Huffington Post, Alternet and The Root. Praised as "The perfect comedian for the Obama era, talking race while exploding racial stereotypes" by Dr. Harris-Lacewell of Princeton on Politco.com and as "Precise, thought provoking and hilarious" by Daily Show Co-Creator Lizz Winstead, White continues to win accolades from critics, academia and audiences alike.

Elon James White has been featured in The NY Observer, NY Post, Gothamist, Newsweek and Gawker and has appeared on ComedyCentral.com and Sirius Satellite Radio. White’s live stand up appearances include the DC Comedy Festival, the NY Underground Festival, University of WA, Duke University and New York University.

In "This Life in Blackness," White, known for satirizing issues of race and politics in his popular web series, "This Week in Blackness," takes you along for a ride in this two-part show. One part storytelling, one part stand-up, "This Night in Blackness" guides you along the road to where tragedy meets comedy.

Awards/distinctions:
2009 Black Weblog Award Winner for: Best Humor Blog, Best Video Blog, Best MicroBlog (Twitter) and BLOG OF THE YEAR

For more on Elon James White visit: http://www.ElonJamesisnotWhite.com

Review quotes:

"The perfect comedian for the Obama era, talking race while exploding racial stereotypes" - Dr. Harris-Lacewell of Princeton on Politco.com

"Precise, thought provoking and hilarious" - Daily Show Co-Creator Lizz Winstead