The return of the conscience of comedy.(Entertainment)(Bill Cosby, in the news lately for remarks on racial responsibility, plans two stand-up shows at the Hult)

The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) | February 8, 2008 | Copyright

Byline: Mark Baker The Register-Guard

Hey, hey, hey, it's - the conscience of black America?

Bill Cosby became famous because he is funny. He became infamous in recent years for what some say was his audacity in calling out some members of his own race.

How much, if any, of that plays into his latest stand-up tour, which comes to Eugene for two shows Saturday at the Hult Center's Silva Concert Hall, well, you'll have to go see for yourself.

His latest book, "Come on People: On the Path from Victims to Victors," written with Dr. Alvin ...

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