Freddie Maxie, left, and Edith Lynn Pickens, right (Geoff Edgers/The Washington Post) Freddie Maxie, 60, and Edith Lynn Pickens, 63, were former Soul Train dancers who flew in from Los Angeles ...

From his early days as a “Soul Train” dancer to becoming a staple in the world of stand-up, Alex opens up about his South Central roots and the experiences that shaped him. He also shares ...