Amber Ruffin

host of the “The Amber Ruffin Show”

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"The Amber Ruffin Show” premiered last month on NBC’s Peacock. Ruffin is now the only Black woman hosting a late-night show.

Comedian Amber Ruffin on race, encounters with police, and launching a new show during the pandemic

"The Amber Ruffin Show” premiered last month on NBC’s Peacock. Ruffin is now the only Black woman hosting a late-night show.

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