Baratunde R. Thurston

Baratunde Rafiq Thurston is an American comedian, writer, and political activist based in New York City.

He co-founded the black political blog Jack and Jill Politics and has worked as Director of Digital for The Onion.

Thurston is known for his standup comedy and public speaking engagements, often addressing topics related to politics, technology, and race.

He has authored several books, including "How to Be Black," published in 2012.

Thurston's work combines humor with social commentary, drawing from his experiences growing up in Washington D.C. and attending Harvard University.

He is active on social media and describes himself as having "over 30 years experience being black.".