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Baratunde R. Thurston

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September 11, 1977 in Washington D.C., The United States

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Baratunde Rafiq Thurston is an American comedian based in Boston and New York City. A politically-active, technology-loving comedian, he co-founded the black political blog, Jack and Jill Politics and serves as Director of Digital for "The Onion." Baratunde travels the world speaking and advising and performs standup regularly in NYC. He resides in Brooklyn, lives on Twitter and has over 30 years experience being black.

Thurston is the author of three self-published books, "Better than Crying: Poking Fun at Politics, the Press & Pop Culture," "Keep Jerry Falwell Away from My Oreo Cookies" and "Thank You Congressional Pages (For Being So Damn Sexy!)" His fourth book, entitled "How to Be Black" was published on February 1, 2012.

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Baratunde Leaves Healthcare, Job At Onion. Initiates Phase 4

Four and a half years ago, I proudly joined the ranks of America's Finest News Source, a/k/a The Onion. For a comedian, tech geek and politics and news junkie, it was and remains an epic high in my life. Today, with a deep sense of nostalgia, I'm excited to move to the next chapter of that insane life having stepped down as Director of Digital to pursue more entrepreneurial ventures.

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Books by Baratunde R. Thurston

Average rating: 3.85 · 640 ratings · 127 reviews · 2 distinct works

	How To Be Black 3.85 avg rating — 655 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	My rating:
	Better Than Crying: Poking Fun at Politics, the Press & Pop Culture 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions	My rating:

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