@ebonymagazine is celebrating joy and comedy this month with @martinlawrence . Fresh off the heels of filming Martin: The Reunion—a BET special honoring the 30th anniversary of his iconic sitcom with pop-ins from cast members and comedy legends. From being the first host of the game-changing Def Comedy Jam, to co-starring with idol Eddie Murphy in Boomerang—which also celebrates it’s 30th anniversary this month— EBONY takes a hilarious walk down memory lane. Ebony also counts down the best Black comedies of all time. Highlighting next-gen funnymen who are changing the game and explore the health benefits of a good ‘ole laugh. Visit EBONY.com for the full digital cover experience. COVER STORY @rondaracha EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & SVP, PROGRAMMING @mariellebobo CREATIVE DIRECTOR @inrashidasworld PHOTO DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER @keithmajor HEAD OF VIDEO/ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR @stevenlondon MANAGING EDITOR @joaneamay VIDEO @megamedia STYLIST #sharhondastockman BARBER @staceykutzlive GROOMER @deede_kelly PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS @ramon_felix_ , @alargeformat DIGITAL TECH #kimtran EXECUTIVE PRODUCER @traceysees ON SET PRODUCER @andrea_k_s PRODUCTION ASSISTANT @apugomes RETOUCHER @digital805retouching #EBONYMagazine #JulyCover #Comedy