Unthinkable Laughter

Does anti-racist education need to rely so heavily on feelings of anxiety, anger, or guilt? Can comedy, and more specifically, African American "race comics," help us rethink our approach to anti-racist education? addresses this need, highlighting the power of humour and race comedy as valuable alternative strategies. Drawing on her experiences in politics as a former member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario, anti-racism critic for the province, and chair of Ontario's first-ever Black Caucus Laura Mae Lindo offers a fresh perspective on rethinking anti-racism work in educational settings. calls for a shift in how we approach anti-racist education, urging the exploration of humour and race comedy as powerful and effective alternative strategies.