Rothaniel

Out From The Shadows: 'Rothaniel' Brings Comedian’s Sexuality, Community Hypocrisy Into the Spotlight

While much of heterosexual Black America has spent the spring debating the impact of Will Smith’s slap, a quieter event has taken precedence in the minds of many Black gay men: The April 1 release of “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel,” comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s latest HBO special and, unexpectedly, his coming out story.

Out From The Shadows: 'Rothaniel' Brings Comedian’s Sexuality, Community Hypocrisy Into the Spotlight