Lorne Michaels has hired comedian Michael Che to be the first Black SNL cast member to anchor “Weekend Update”. Che previously was a writer for SNL, before leaving to appear on “The Daily Show”.
Here’s what’s reported:
“For the first time in the history of Saturday Night Live, there will be two men anchoring the Weekend Update segment. And for the first time in the history of the show, one of those anchors will be black.”
wat first time in history…? what about Garrett Morris..?
I don’t think Garrett was a anchor. He was the first black cast member on SNL.
Lorne Michaels is a far guy, he listened to the people who wanted a Black Comedianne on the show, not SNL has a Black Woman regular on the show, see what happens Black People when we stand up for righteousness, we get things done POWER of UNITY
The writing is weak on SNL for all races. Haven’t watched in years.
Yes I agree…me neither.
SNL is wack, an as soon as the ratings start dropping they want to bring in a Black person to boost ratings with our “colorful” humor. I won’t be surprised if as soon as the ratings skyrocket they’ll be ready to recast for a new anchor.