The Moth

A Sign, A Satire, and a Scandal

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R. Eric Thomas pens a satire for his college paper with unintended consequences.

Tags Race Black history Black culture College Societal expectations Historical Thought-provoking Regretful Self-deprecating

Storyteller

R. Eric Thomas

Featured on

Squeaky Wheels

Original Air Date

October 2, 2018

Recorded Date

October 12, 2017

“Comedy equals tragedy plus time? Well, I didn't have any time... Rosa Parks didn't sit on that bus so that I could wait around until this got funny.”

Photo by Ilana Wurman
R Eric Thomas

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