About TheGrio
(n) grī/ō, ‘grīō: Storyteller. Journalist. Historian. Praise Singer. Poet. Curator.
TheGrio is Black Culture Amplified
At TheGrio we believe a well-informed community best determines their own interests. TheGrio is committed to reporting the latest news, politics, entertainment and lifestyle content reported by and for Black America. We want to empower you. See Your Impact!
“This is the ultimate destination for the world’s best talent and content,” said Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “Unfiltered African-American voices are more needed today than ever before, and theGrio is 1,000 percent committed to amplifying our perspectives and culture worldwide.”
Byron Allen
Comedian, producer, media mogul and philanthropist, purchased theGrio in 2016 to provide compelling entertainment, news and lifestyle content targeting African Americans. Entertainment Studios, Allen’s Los Angeles-based company, is the first and largest Black-owned multiplatform media studio producing and distributing movies and content for all platforms.
Video Awards & Nominations
Outstanding Short Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction: 2024
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special): 2024
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