British actress Glynis Johns, known from the classic film »Mary Poppins«, has died. She died Thursday at the age of 100 at an assisted living home in Los Angeles. "We mourn the last sparks of Hollywood's golden age," her manager Mitch Clem said. Johns shone in the role of the energetic mother and women's rights activist Winifred Banks in the musical. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the family drama "The Sundowners"
Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of stand-up comedy and given voice to the most marginalized in our society.