In this June 8, 2012 photo, comedy club owner Mary Lindsey prepares for the evening in her office at the Jokes and Notes comedy club in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. African-American female club owners are a rarity in the industry of comedy, but Lindsey is breaking barriers and uplifting a community by providing a place where raw comedic talent can hone their skills. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)