Black Is the New White

Black Is The New White is a no-holds-barred memoir of how Paul Mooney continues to succeed wildly at both making audiences laugh and making them think.

For more than forty years, Mooney has been provocative, incisive, and absolutely hilarious, reflecting race issues in America through his comedy.

As head writer for The Richard Pryor Show, he helped tear down racial barriers and change the course of comedy.

He paved the way for superstars like Eddie Murphy and reveals the truth about his celebrated partnership with the brilliant, self-destructive Richard Pryor.

Decades ago, Mooney set out not just to make audiences laugh but to make them think.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the life and times of one of comedy's most influential figures.