North Chicago hit for brochure some find racially offensive
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) - The North Chicago Police Department is being criticized for a brochure that some say is peppered with stereotypes of African-Americans...
Chris Rock: Comedy tour with Dave Chappelle a 'maybe'
VIDEO - Rock stopped by the plaza Tuesday to talk about the home video release of the film -- which made $670 million at the worldwide box office -- and said he sees nothing wrong with continuing the franchise...
Casting the new 'Beverly Hills Cop'
SLIDESHOW - We've put together a slideshow of comic stars that we think could fill Murphy's shoes. Check our picks and let us know -- who would you cast?...
20 best 'Chappelle's Show' sketches
SLIDESHOW - We here at theGrio are always quoting his best sketches ad nauseam and to mark Chappelle's big day we're picking our 20 favorite bits from his classic show...
Kevin Hart caps extraordinary year with VMAs hosting gig
theGRIO Q & A: Kevin Hart reflects on the incredible year he has had thus far and says that the road ahead is still long, and the itinerary fully stacked...
Wayne Brady to Bill Maher: Who you callin' a Tom?
OPINION - To be sure, making over-the-top statements is Bill Maher’s shtick. But sometimes it reminds you of the white guy with black friends who slips and says the “n-word,” much to the dismay of that white guy’s former black friends...
Hecklers mess-up Chappelle stand-up
Tuesday legendary comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage in Austin, TX, and much to his and the crowd's surprise he could not finish his stand-up act...
Is 'Key and Peele' the next 'Chappelle's Show'?
OPINION - Key and Peele say their life experience is what makes their comedy unique. Both comedians are biracial, a fact that greatly informs their performances...
Rock wants to team up with Chappelle for tour
theGRIO REPORT - Chris Rock revealed during a recent interview at the Sundance Film Festival that he wants go on a comedy tour with Dave Chappelle...
Why white comics can cop a black attitude
theGRIO REPORT - Bill Maher and Louis C.K. talking about race and mocking their own white privilege creates a balance of saying, 'they can't talk about that,' with 'damn, he's right'...
