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DESCRIPTION:Popular Black, LGBT Comedian & Writer Sampson, headlines special comedy 
 performance—to offer healing during a time of political divide, talk 
 social justice & Promote Diversity in Comedy.\n\n-OAKLAND, CA- \nNext 
 month, on Thursday March 2nd, Sampson McCormick (who performs under the 
 mononym: Sampson), a popular and award winning stand-up comic, writer and 
 social justice advocate, will headline a special, intimate comedy concert 
 performance at the Port Bar on Broadway in downtown Oakland.\n\nThe black, 
 LGBT entertainer, has been performing comedy for close to two decades, and 
 uses humor as a platform to mix the silly with the serious, taking on 
 serious issues such as religion, homophobia, race and sexuality, and has 
 been a fierce advocate for LGBT homeless youth, people living with 
 HIV/AIDS, and those affected by religious intolerance. He's written two 
 books, "Taboo Village", and "Ebonic Faggotry", and in 2013 released a third 
 live stand-up comedy album "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was recorded 
 in DC at the historic Howard Theater.  In addition to sharing his personal 
 experiences on stage, he has also been very vocal about the lack of 
 opportunities for minorities in comedy and entertainment, and recently 
 released a new documentary “A Tough Act to Follow”, which highlights 
 some of the challenges that minorities face in show business. Amid the 
 current social and political climate in the country after the recent 
 Presidential election, in addition to offering observational humor, he'll 
 also be tackling politics and a POV from his perspective as a black, gay 
 man and give all attendance some much needed laughter, with his show "Comic 
 Relief From The Grief."\n\n\nShow Information:\nThursday March 2, 2017 
 \nDoors: 630PM/ Show Starts Promptly at 7PM\nThe Port Bar\n2023 
 Broadway\nOakland, CA 94612\nTickets Info:\n*Pre-sale tickets are $15 
 .\n*Doors for the show will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start 
 promptly at 7 p.m. This show is a One Night Only event.\nPresale tickets 
 available online at: www.sampsoncomedy.com\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/02/02/18796144.php
SUMMARY:Comic Relief From The Grief: A Stand Up Comedy Show featuring Sampson
LOCATION:The Port Bar\n2023 Broadway\nOakland, CA 94612
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/02/02/18796144.php
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