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DESCRIPTION:Stand Up Comedy show features LGBT comedy pioneer that focuses on making a 
 statement about the lack of diversity in comedy.\n\nSAN FRANCISCO, CA- If 
 the current election season doesn’t make the case for the issues of parts 
 of the country being at odds over the current state of race relations and 
 the lack of acceptance of diversity, then perhaps the lack of LGBT, women 
 and people of color in television, stage, media and film also reinforces 
 the fact that opportunities for minorities are scarce—particularly in 
 entertainment, and in this case, stand-up comedy.  \n\nOn the heels of a 
 promotional tour for his new documentary film “A Tough Act To Follow”, 
 which focuses on homophobia, sexism and the lack of opportunities for 
 minorities in comedy, Sampson McCormick, (Sampson), a black, LGBT comedian 
 and activist continues to tour to promote the visibility of people of color 
 and queer comics onstage. \n\nThe veteran comic, who is considered a 
 pioneer, and has been performing around the country for well over a decade, 
 will present a concert show “Shea Butter & Jesus: A Stand Up Comedy Show 
 featuring Sampson” to the San Francisco Punch Line Comedy Club 444 
 Battery Street  San Francisco, CA 94111 on Tuesday August 23, 2016 Doors at 
 730PM Showtime at 8PM. \nAdditionally, as the show promotes visibility and 
 diversity on the stand-up stage, topics of the evening will focus on 
 current political, social and news events, and a myriad of other issues of 
 the day. \nTickets are: $15 and can be purchased at 
 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com or calling (415) 397-7573\n\nAbout the 
 headliner: Sampson is an experience, a down to earth comedic force of 
 nature, and one of the most celebrated LGBT comics working.  Named “One 
 of the 12 Queer Comics That You Should Know” by OUT Magazine, and “One 
 of the Funniest LGBT Comics” by The Advocate, Huffington Post and Buzz 
 Feed, he’s appeared on MTV, TV One, Bravo, and his comedy special “That 
 B*@&! Better Be Funny”. \nHis comedy offers fresh and riveting takes on 
 sexuality, race, religion and politics—you know… all the things you 
 aren’t supposed to talk about in polite company.\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/07/27/18789545.php
SUMMARY:Black, LGBT Comic, SAMPSON, Stands Up For Diversity
LOCATION:San Francisco Punch Line Comedy Club \n444 Battery Street, San Francisco, 
 CA 94111
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/07/27/18789545.php
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