"You can't fight somebody with hair on their chest and you don't have hair on your chest that's against the rules." Back in Michael Harriot's teenage years, a special homemade outfit led to a fistfight during a Kwanzaa celebration. This hilarious story is sure to make you laugh out loud. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Cause I was telling him 'hey man you're gonna break the Kwanzaa cup' of course this cop had no idea what I was talking about." Micahel Harriot shares the story of the time he was thrown to the ground by a police officer who thought he was buying drugs when in actuality he was carrying his mother's Kwanzaa gift. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Teddy Pendergrass will almost make you shout about Kwanzaa." Did you know Kwanzaa has it's own carol? Michael Harriot introduces his listeners to a Teddy Pendergrass song that has everything you need to get you in the Kwanzaa spirit. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
Michael Harriot has been celebrating Kwanzaa all his life and for the next 2 weeks, he's sharing personal memories and lessons he's learned throughout the years. In the first episode of this holiday series, he'll explain the seven days of Kwanzaa which each carry a specific purpose. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When I hear that someone doesn't support reparations, I automatically assume that they're a thief." The U.S. government has passed laws time and time again that steal money from Black people. Don't agree? Michael Harriot has some examples to share. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If you're a real Republican you would stand against all of the policies that they stand for." Michael Harriot explains why the candidates the Republican Party support often don't align with it's message of morals and values above all else. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When the police come and arrest you and charge you with a crime, you're still technically according to the law, innocent." Being poor should not keep you in prison, in fact the U.S. Constitution states that practice is illegal, yet it happens every day all across the country. Michael Harriot takes a look at proposed purge laws that are designed to keep suspects out of prison until they are actually found guilty of a crime. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #...
"It's not just that white people don't vote for Black politicians, it is that they are not in favor of expanding democracy." "Identity Politics" is a term that's thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean? Michael Harriot explains how it's often weaponized by the media and used incorrectly. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If you really want to learn about white history, you have to start with the history of slavery." America associates slavery with Black people, but Michael Harriot explains why slavery is more white history than Black history. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Just because I work hard, just because I value education does not guarantee you a specific achievement or the advancement in American society because racism exists." In part two of this conversation about Black Republican voters, Michael Harriot explains why some of the things conservatives value most, aren't enough to guarantee success for Black people. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"It's just white people keeping the Republican party afloat." The majority of minority voters in the U.S. support the Democratic party but not all. In part one of this conversation, Michael Harriot breaks down the different categories of Black Republicans. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Sometimes people do stupid or mean things." "Cancel culture" is a term we hear often but what does it really mean? Michael Harriot explains the reality behind the concept and proves why it's nothing new. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"The insurrection wasn't just a thing that happened on one day, it's a thing that's continuing to happen to us all." The January sixth capitol riot is not the first time an angry mob of white people turned to violence to interfere with the political process. Michael Harriot tells the story of The Hamburg Massacre, the bloodbath in South Carolina you've likely never heard of. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When Black people wear certain things they are automatically transformed to becoming Black clothes." Clothes have a special place in the Black community and Michael Harriot breaks down Black fashion into seven categories including church clothes, play clothes, and going out clothes. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
The term "white mediocrity" isn't meant to offend, it's simply a reality. Michael Harriot explains why average white people can achieve great things because they live in a society that's designed for them to succeed. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"When they see Black people living without pain and suffering it is shocking" Michael Harriot analyzes why society is so infatuated with watching trauma in entertainment especially when it comes to stories about Black people. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"There are people who are too poor or too needy to get help to feed a needy family." The welfare scandal involving NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Farve is nothing new. Michael Harriott explains how states often use money intended for the poorest residents on other things including creating jobs for the middle class.
"What are you going to do when the people loading you onto the bus got guns?" Migrants being bused from Texas and Florida to other states has become common practice in recent months. Michael Harriot believes the U.S. government is human trafficking these people who are seeking asylum. He explains his theory and discusses past instances of these same practices being used in Black communities. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
Kanye West isn't the only Black celebrity who's gone to the dark side. Michael Harriot analyzes several others in the public eye who are being used by conservatives to harm Black people. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If you don't vote, no one pays attention to you." Political Scientist Dr. Christina Greer joins Michael Harriot to break down some of the biggest takeaways from the Midterm Elections. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
“Black on Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.” Michel Harriot uses facts and data to dispel the myth known as Black on Black crime. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified (First Air Date: 07/1/22)
"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II shares what the Bible says about helping the poor, explaining that voting for the right people directly impacts the country's most vulnerable. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." In this two-part conversation, Michael Harriot speaks with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II about the significance of the midterm elections and the Poor People's Campaign's National Call for Revival. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If your vote didn't matter, they would not be trying so hard to make sure it isn't counted." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot gives specific steps to take to ensure that your vote is counted on election day. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"My ancestors fought so hard for us to vote." As midterm elections approach, Michael Harriot discusses some of the tactics that are used to deter voters and invalidate votes. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"There's never been a nanosecond in the history of this country that white lives weren't important." Michael Harriot explains how the Black Lives Matter movement is being demonized by white supremacists. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If a white girl moves in next door she's probably about to Christopher Columbus your whole hood." Can you detect the early signs that your Black neighborhood is on the verge of gentrification? Michael Harriot explains what to look out for and why the issue is so detrimental to people of color. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"Oppression doesn't have to be written down for it to be systemically racist." System Racism isn't just a talking point for politicians following the death of George Floyd. Instead it's a real problem our country has yet to deal with. Michael Harriot dumbs down the definition for those who still doubt it. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"If you just want to get a good sturdy foot hold in the media landscape all you gotta do is just put something that's good and black on TV." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot analyzes why only a select few of the top media companies in the world are scrambling to diversify. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
"The movie companies and theTV companies know that they are more likely to have a bigger audience if the cast is diverse but for some reason they won't do it." Despite Disney diversifying it's iconic Little Mermaid character, mainstream media still has a long way to go before content even comes close to representing its audience accurately. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified
