In the comedy world, not everything is a laughing matter, especially when it comes to allegations of racism and sexual misconduct at one of the world\u2019s most prestigious comedy institutions- Chicago\u2019s Second City.
Nineteen Second City black alumni including \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d writer and performer Chris Redd, \u201cVeep\u201d actor Sam Richardson, \u201cLate Night with Seth Meyers\u201d writer Amber Ruffin and former Feast of Fun guest Collette Gregory have come forward in an open letter calling out Second City for its institutionalized racist practices and how it can do better.
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Today comedian Rachel Hall who\u2019s worked with Second City joins us to take a look at Chicago\u2019s comedy scene and how Vogue Magazine's Anna Wintour says perhaps she\u2019s been too hurtful and intolerant and pledges to hire more black creatives and journalists.
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We were talking about this months ago. Glad they've caught up.