The comic Bernard Jeffrey McCullough, known to many simply as "Bernie Mac" died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia. Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Hospital in his hometown of Chicago, according to his publicist. Keeping Up with the Huxtables would like to celebrate Bernie Mac's life and commitment to entertaining the masses.
In a time where we are facing recession, gentrification, racism coming back to surface and a fight for the first Black President; laughter and satire is needed.
Comedians like Bernie Mac had the ability to make us laugh at situations we often let get us down. He gave us a chance to dip out of the realities of life, if only for a moment.
"I ain't scared of you"
"Why do Black people use the word motha****** as a person, place and noun?"
"Him downstairs"
Not only did his jokes produce laughter, but his accomplishments gave hope to other Black entertainers trying to make it in the industry.
I am reminded of the time when he was on Kings of Comedy and he stated that all the Kings had a show but him, and shortly after he was given the opportunity to star on his own show. This just proved to us that whatever you want to accomplish, you will!!!
Bernie Mac was a true King of Comedy and someone who was truly Keeping Up!
On Keeping Up, we like to celebrate the lives of Blacks and the wonderful things they did while here with us. So take this time out to comment and leave your favorite joke, moment or time when Bernie Mac made you laugh!
R.I.P. BERNIE MAC
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2 comments:
and my homeboy died today
bmac, he repped black men and family well
May your homeboy R.I.P
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