Tichina Arnold is addressing claims of colorism-based humor in one of her most beloved roles. In Aug. 2025, singer Ari Lennox opened up about perceiving colorism in Martin, which aired from 1992 to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tichina Arnold addresses Ari Lennox's critiques of sitcom ‘Martin’ and colorism jokes (Photos: Getty Images) After Ari Lennox ...

Arnold says she spoke to her TV sons from “The Neighborhood,” Marcel Spears and Sheaun McKinney, and the two of them corrected her, prompting Arnold’s apology. Tichina Arnold is taking accountability ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (L-R) Tisha Campbell Martin Lawrence, and Tichina Arnold speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on ...

*R&B singer Ari Lennox criticized the hit 90s sitcom “Martin” over jokes aimed at the character Pamela “Pam” James, played by Tichina Arnold. Lennox specifically addressed how Martin Payne, played by ...

Martin Lawrence didn't have malicious intent behind playful jokes aimed at Martin character Pam, who was played by Tichina Arnold. The debate about whether the jokes were veiled colorism became ...

Martin Lawrence added his take on the colorism discourse surrounding ’90s sitcom Martin after singer Ari Lennox attributed the show's jokes to colorism. Lennox's remarks, made in July 2025, focused on ...

Part of the allure of the 90s sitcom “Martin” was watching comedian Martin Lawrence and actress Tichina Arnold, who played Pam, roast each other. Their sparring became a core part of the show, which ...