Zainab Johnson Dates Netflix Stand-Up Special ‘Toxically Optimistic’ Marking First From Obamas’ Higher Ground

EXCLUSIVE: Zainab Johnson has announced that her second comedy special, Toxically Optimistic — the first produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground — will premiere on Netflix on October 27. Johnson’s special, which she wrote, performed, directed and co-produced, is based on a show that she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, which was nominated for Best […]