Angelina Spicer Explained

Angelina Spicer
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Alma Mater:Howard University
Occupation:Comedian, writer, activist
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Spouse:Joe Trigilio
Children:1
Family:Jimmy Spicer (father)

Angelina Spicer is an American comedian, writer, and women's health activist. She is known for her advocacy of screening and treatment for postpartum depression.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Spicer was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of hip hop artist Jimmy Spicer.[4] She graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.[5]

Career and activism

Spicer has performed comedy sketches on tours and television shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

After giving birth to her daughter in 2015, Spicer suffered from severe postpartum depression.[6] Following her therapist's advice, she checked into a psychiatric ward for treatment.[7] [8] Spicer's experience led her to become an activist for women's health. She successfully lobbied for the passage of three bills to improve maternal health screenings in California. She also incorporated panel discussions on maternal health into her 2021 "Postpartum Revolution Road Trip" comedy tour, and began fundraising for a documentary.[9] [10]

Spicer has also advocated for vaccine equity, helping to get Black and Latinx residents of South Los Angeles vaccinated against COVID-19 in 2021.[11] [12] [13] She spoke about these efforts on The Ellen Show with guest host Chelsea Handler, which helped bring in more money for this cause. She serves on the board of directors for March for Moms and is a health equity fellow for both the Families USA and the Schusterman Family Foundation.[14]

Honors and recognition (selected)

Personal life

Spicer lives in Los Angeles with her spouse Joe Trigilio and their daughter Ava.

Notes and References

  1. News: How One Comedian's Battle With Postpartum Depression Turned Laughs Into Legislation . June 2, 2024 . . May 1, 2019.
  2. Edwards . Breanna . Comedienne Angelina Spicer Is Using Humor And Her Experience With Postpartum Depression To Draw Back The Veil Of Shame . June 2, 2024 . . October 23, 2020.
  3. News: Comedian & women's health activist Angelina Spicer appears at Tull Family Theater . June 2, 2024 . . July 8, 2021.
  4. News: Elfman . Lois . Brooklyn native propels postpartum revolution . June 2, 2024 . . April 14, 2022.
  5. News: Murphy . LaTasha . The Postpartum Revolutionary . June 2, 2024 . Howard Magazine . . 2021.
  6. News: O'Connell-Domenech . Alejandra . The US faces a deadly maternal mental health crisis — and it may be getting worse . June 2, 2024 . . May 29, 2024.
  7. News: Spicer . Angelina . My Baby's Doing Fine, Thanks for Asking. But What About Me? . June 2, 2024 . . May 31, 2024.
  8. News: Neely . Priska . It's Part Of Her Routine, But This Comedian Is Not Joking About Postpartum Depression And Anxiety . June 2, 2024 . . March 7, 2019.
  9. News: Postpartum depression is no laughing matter but "accidental activist" and comedian, Angelina Spicer . June 2, 2024 . . . July 16, 2021.
  10. Web site: Angelina Spicer's Campaign to End Postpartum Depression Stigma Coming to Philly . . . June 2, 2024 . July 15, 2021.
  11. News: 'Who Can Help Me Serve The People': Local Comedian Takes On Vaccine Equity With Grassroots Effort . . June 2, 2024 . March 26, 2021.
  12. Web site: Meet the Woman on a Mission to Have Black & Brown Families Vaccinated . . . June 2, 2024 . June 29, 2021.
  13. Web site: Liao . Kristine . This Comedian Is Helping Hundreds of Black and Latinx Americans Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 . . June 2, 2024 . May 18, 2021.
  14. Web site: Angelina Spicer . . June 2, 2024.
  15. Web site: Fourth Class of Fellows Graduates from the National Academy for Health Equity in System Transformation . . June 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: The Waldorf Hysteria . . June 2, 2024.
  17. Web site: Social Practice Residencies . . June 2, 2024.
  18. Web site: New March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity Aims to Close Health Equity Gap, Improve Outcomes . . June 2, 2024 . January 3, 2023.

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