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How 'The Nice Crowd' showcases Black culture and artists with new comedy festival

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Media executives Jeff and Nicole Friday of "The Nice Crowd" speak with NBC News' Joe Fryer about their new comedy festival "Because They're Funny," which was launched to give platforms to comedians and artists of color. They also detail their mission to level the playing field and diversify the industry.