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28 Reasons to Hug a Black Guy

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In honor of Black History Month, three students (Jay Pharoah, Sasheer Zamata, Kenan Thompson) sing a song that offers 28 reasons to hug a black guy today. Reason number one: they deserve a chance. Reasons two through 28: slavery. [Season 39, 2014]

Appearing:Kenan ThompsonBobby MoynihanNoël WellsJay PharoahKate McKinnonSasheer Zamata
Tags: SNL, Saturday Night Live, Jay Pharoah, Black History Month, Sasheer Zamata, kenan thompson, 28 Reasons
S39 E142 minHighlightComedyLate Night
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