Richard Pryor

He wrote for some of the greatest Black comedians of our time while making people uncomfortable with his takes on race and culture

A comedian renowned for his honesty talked about lying, drug use and abusing the women in his life

In his prime-time show, the comedian brought James Harris’ mistreatment to white America’s living rooms

She’s gone from homeless in South Central to movie star — and there’s a comedy special and new TV show on the way

44 African Americans who shook up the world