Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has come a long way from his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, to becoming a prominent figure in the world of comedy. Now, he's having a breakout moment.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has come a long way from his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, to becoming a prominent figure in the world of comedy. Now, he's having a breakout moment. This Saturday, he'll stand before President Biden and other politicians as the entertainer at the White House Correspondents' dinner — a testament to his talent and impact.
Wood kept on the right path with the help of his mother, Joyce, who worked as a school administrator, and his father, Roy Wood Sr., a renowned journalist and the founder of the first national radio network owned by Black Americans. Wood credits his father for teaching him the importance of authenticity and storytelling.
Wood pursued a journalism degree at Florida A&M University, then was suspended for a year over stealing. Woods said that moment was exactly what he needed, and he recognizes that the university may have believed in him more than he did himself.
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