Jacobson, Matthew Frye

This thoughtful audio biography sheds light on Davis’s multifaceted career, offering valuable insights into Black history and the broader American political landscape during a period of social upheaval and transformation. Recommended for fans of Darryl Littleton’s Black Comedians on Black Comedy or those interested in the intersection of entertainment, race, and culture.

A subtle, insightful book likely to be on many readers’ radar for its nuanced look at the consequences of a racial divide with roots that, as Jacobson makes clear, are longstanding, systemic, and institutional.