Arsenio Hall

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Summary

Arsenio Hall is a comedian, actor, and talk-show host best known for The Arsenio Hall Show and roles in Coming to America and Harlem Nights. His late-night show built a young audience and prominently featured Black performers and music; Hall has described his work as exposing America to black culture. When challenged by gay-rights protesters over his guests, he defended having featured gay guests on the show. No party campaigning, DEI affiliations, or sustained activist record is on record.