Black Face To Black Faces: The Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest Story

Black Face to Black Faces: The Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest Story is more than a memoir-it's a tribute to the cultural power of Black comedy. In this personal and powerful account, festival founder Steve Capers shares the untold story behind one of the nation's premier Black comedy events. From humble beginnings to a summer staple on Martha's Vineyard, this book captures the laughter, struggles, and triumphs of building a movement rooted in community and cultural pride. Standing on the shoulders of legendary comedians and trailblazing promoters who came before us, Black Face to Black Faces carries the torch forward-preserving the legacy, honoring the craft, and proving that our stories deserve the spotlight. This is a celebration of the past, present, and future of Black comedy-and a reminder that what we build today echoes for generations.