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Martin Lawrence Sets The Record Straight About Those Alleged ‘Colorism’ Jokes On His Iconic Show

Martin Lawrence, the titular star of the hit ’90s comedy “Martin,” is speaking out about his show and finally adding his two ...
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Martin Lawrence responds to colorism claims

The comedian behind one of the 1990s’ most beloved sitcoms has weighed in on recent debates surrounding the show’s humor.

Tichina Arnold apologizes for “reverse colorism” comments regarding ‘Martin’: ‘Never too old to learn’

Tichina Arnold is taking responsibility for her words on Deon Cole's show, apologizing for comments about "reverse colorism" ...

Martin Lawrence says jokes on the 90s show modeled ‘how Black people joked’ not colorism

The hit show "Martin" continues to be a subject of renewed interest among audiences who are examining classic Black art, ...
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Tichina Arnold Apologizes After Alleging Tisha Campbell Experienced ‘Reverse Colorism’ While Addressing Claims About ‘Colorist’ Pam Jokes On ‘Martin,’ Tisha Reacts

While denying claims about "colorist" jokes about her 'Martin' character "Pam," actress Tichina Arnold alleged that her best friend and former castmate Tisha Campbell experienced “reverse colorism." ...
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Tichina Arnold Responds To Ari Lennox’s Colorism Claims About ‘Martin,’ Says Jokes Weren’t About Skin Tone

Tichina Arnold addressed Ari Lennox’s idea that jokes about her character Pam on the sitcom Martin were rooted in colorism on ...

Revisiting the 90s: Tichina Arnold Pushes Back At Ari Lennox’s Critique Around Colorism And ‘Martin’

Arnold says the character Pam James, was not written around skin tone and that many of the jokes viewers remember were never ...

Tichina Arnold Addresses Colorism on “Martin, ”the Environment on Set of the '90s Sitcom

Tichina Arnold, who played Pam on the Martin show, addresses Ari Lennox’s colorism claims about Martin roasting her character ...