The Blackest Questions with Dr. Christina Greer

Still in his early 30's comedian Josh Johnson has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy. While testing his Black history knowledge with Dr. Christina Greer, Josh talks about his time touring with Trevor Noah, his work on The Daily Show, and how he came up with the unique concept of using his therapy sessions as material for his Peacock special, "Up Here Killing Myself." See omnystudio.co...

Emmy-nominated and New York Times Best-Selling author, comedian, and commentator Baratunde Thurston has some laughs with longtime friend Dr. Christina Greer as they talk Black history and their shared love for nature and travel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paula Kahumbu is a champion for wildlife conservation and she hopes her new project with National Geographic will further her cause. As an expert on the African savanna elephant, it made perfect sense for her to take part in James Cameron's series "Secrets of the Elephants." Dr. Paula Kahumbu joins The Blackest Questions in a special Kenya themed episode as she shares personal stories about he...

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Kem has a lot to share as he talks about the ups and downs throughout this decades-long music career. His memoir 'Share My Life: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Redemption' is an inspiring read that will give fans a raw look at his life. Kem joins The Blackest Questions to give fans some backstory on the memoir and to test his Black history knowledge. See omnystudio.com/l...

Tony nominated actress L Morgan Lee from Broadway's breakout hit 'A Strange Loop' tells the story of a surprise Facebook message that changed her life. She also talks about her love for the stage, old movies and the goals she has set for her evolving career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough joins The Blackest Questions to talk about the significance of HBCUs, Black leaders, and Black Greek life. The topic of cannabis and minority-owned startups is also a highlight of this thoughtful conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Journalist and New York Times bestselling author Stephen A. Smith brings his high energy and iconic voice to The Blackest Questions as he shares intimate stories about life before fame and talks about his love for soap operas, Michael Jordan and Tom Ford suits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former student of Dr. Christina Greer joins The Blackest Questions to share some laughs and hardships with his mentor. While playing along with Black history trivia, Richard Brookshire also gets candid about his mental health struggles and explains why starting The Black Veterans Project was a defining moment in his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Harry Lennix joins The Blackest Questions to talk about some of his most memorable roles, his love for Chicago and his plans to  help future artists in his hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-time Grammy Award-Winning trumpet player and composer Terence Blanchard is a legend in his field composing dozens of films, many of them for Spike Lee. Blanchard talks about his creative process and shares stories from his more than 40 years in the business while also playing along on The Blackest Questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasoned actor Ernie Hudson talks about his love for writing, poetry, and how fate stepped in to align him with iconic photographer and film director Gordon Parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married couple Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are no strangers to competition but when construction speed is swapped for Black history, who will come out on top? Lots of laughs, high energy, and tangible advice for first-time home buyers make for a great conversation with Dr. Christina Greer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've found us! The Blackest Questions is a Black history trivia show and an original podcast from theGrio's Black Podcast Network. Host, Dr. Christina Greer quizzes some of your favorite entertainers, history makers, and celebrities while engaging in conversations to learn more about important contributions in Black history and Black culture. The Blackest Questions entertains and informs audienc...

Pulitzer-Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Trymaine Lee joins The Blackest Questions to talk about everything from his work with HBCU students who inspire him to his contribution to The 1619 Project.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-award winning sports journalist and host Bomani Jones has his Black history knowledge tested all while schooling Dr. Christina Greer on why Michael Jordan is the NBA goat. Jones' love for hip-hop music and season two of his HBO series "Game Theory with Bomani Jones" are also highlights of the conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning journalist, host, author, and educator Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, has the tables turned on her on The Blackest Questions. She talks about her close and profound relationship with the late Maya Angelou and the roles of Black women throughout politics and history.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food editor Jamila Robinson is successful in a space that does not have a large Black presence but she's working to change that. As Food editor for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Regional Chair of The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Jamila is fighting to give Black restaurants the recognition and resources they deserve. Jamila joins The Blackest Questions to talk about her mission, the importance of f...

As we wrap up 2022 we're highlighting one of our favorite guests of the year. Shark Scientist Carlee is the founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences and she schooled us on so many things. We know this animal lover knows marine life but how will she do with Black history? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up 2022 we're highlighting one of our favorite guests of the year. Comedian, actor, radio personality and writer Roy Wood Jr. does a little bit of everything but in recent years has become a fixture on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.' Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Christina Greer will test Wood's knowledge of the city that was pivotal to the civil rights movement. ...

As we wind down the year, we're taking it back to the very first episode of The Blackest Questions with Philly native, author, activist, and TV personality Marc Lamont Hil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLKBOK is not your parent's classical music. The neo-classical piano prodigy from Detroit is using his talents to introduce the world of classical music to an entirely new generation of music lovers. BLKBOK joins Dr. Christina Greer to talk about his musical bloodline, his love for aviation & Nascar, and what's next for this rising star.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to entertainment, Diallo Riddle does it all. He's an award-winning writer, producer, actor, showrunner & DJ, but can he ace The Blackest Questions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host & social media favorite Kalen Allen brings laughs and high energy to The Blackest Questions as he talks about his passion for academia, travel, and fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blackest Questions is on location speaking with Texas Southern University students on election night as they ask Dr. Christina Greer their top questions about the political process.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blackest Questions launches into the comicsphere for a high-energy conversation about everything from Black Panther to the history of politics & Black characters through the decades. Comic creator & consultant Evan Narcisse along with political analyst and avid comic fan Jason Johnson share insight that even the most faithful fan may not be familiar with.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...