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theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot

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How in the world did we get here? Wypipologist Michael Harriot breaks it all down in TheGrio Daily. Imagine your college professor teaching in a barbershop; that's Michael Harriot, wicked humor and smart as hell. The journalist, poet, author, TV writer, and Black Twitter King does not hold back when he explains the systems and issues that affect Black people daily. From white supremacy, police brutality, and gun violence, Michael Harriot is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by TheGrio Black Podcast Network.

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The Grio(t) Explained 23.06.2022 14:57

"Not all of us come from kings or queens." We're talking about "Griots," a class of people trained to keep our history and tell our stories. Michael Harriot takes us on a journey explaining where Griots first started and how they've trickled down through history. It's deeper than you think, Kings and Queens. The Grio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmp...

Wypipology 101 21.06.2022 17:00

"Every Wednesday is Wypipo Wednesday." Self-proclaimed Wypipologist, Michael Harriot explains exactly what is "Wypipology" and how it's been all around us since the beginning of time. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified.

Is Juneteenth A Black Holiday? 20.06.2022 12:30

"America didn't free the slaves; the slaves freed America." Michael Harriot breaks down the real origins of Juneteenth and why it should mean so much to everyone. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast from TheGrio Black Podcast Network #BlackCultureAmplified