Richard Pryor honored in new 18-film retrospective

theGRIO REPORT - For ten days, BAMcinematek will be showcasing some of Pryor's classic movies, all in 35 mm film...

Chevy Chase allegedly uses n-word on set of 'Community'

theGRIO REPORT - Chase reportedly did not direct the racial slur at any of his African-American cast-mates and was instead complaining that the show's writers had gone to far writing offensive lines for his character...

Richard Pryor's widow endorses Mike Epps for film role as husband

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theGRIO REPORT - Legendary comedian Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer Pryor has reportedly given comic actor Mike Epps her blessing to play her late husband on the big screen...

Mike Epps to star as Richard Pryor in Nina Simone biopic

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Mike Epps will take on the role Richard Pryor in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,' starring Zoe Saldana...

'Lady Sings the Blues' 40 years later

Adam Howard

theGRIO REPORT - When African-American baby boomers wax nostalgic about a time when 'black movies were good,' they most likely have 1972's 'Lady Sings the Blues' in mind.

Why hip-hop has lots of love for Will Ferrell

Kyle Harvey

OPINION - Now that the highly anticipated sequel to the cult 2004 hit 'Anchorman' has been announced, it seems to be a worthy moment to look at how Will Ferrell has the most referenced comedian in hip-hop right now...

Slideshow: 15 films that hurt black America

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SLIDESHOW - These films remind us that we still have a long way to go when it comes to portraying our culture and lifestyle accurately and respectfully on the big screen...

Why white comics can cop a black attitude

Camilo Smith

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'...