Damon Young

Damon Young is a renowned writer, critic, and humorist known for his insightful commentary on Black identity and culture. After co-founding the influential Very Smart Brothas (VSB) website in 2008 with D. Marcellus Wright, Damon Young went on to establish himself as a prominent voice in cultural commentary. Building a significant platform for essays on pop culture, politics, and humor, VSB specifically tailored its content for an African-American audience, garnering widespread recognition.

Maintaining his prolific output and influential voice, Young joined The Washington Post Magazine in January 2022 as a weekly contributing columnist, further extending his platform for incisive commentary. He is currently anticipating the release of his next book, That’s How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, slated for publication in 2025. As a renowned writer, critic, and humorist, Damon Young continues to offer insightful commentary on Black identity and culture, shaping contemporary discourse with his distinctive perspective.