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About Adam Howard

Adam Howard is a senior associate producer for "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and a producer on the "Full Release with Samantha Bee" podcast. He has written about pop culture, sports and politics for The Daily Beast, Playboy, and NBC News and has recently curated an exhibition of the history of blaxploitation for the Poster House museum in New York City.

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March 2, 2014

76ers retire Allen Iverson's No. 3 jersey

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson cupped his hand to his left ear and asked to hear his favorite tune one…
March 1, 2014

'12 Years a Slave' rolls at Independent Spirit Awards

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — '12 Years a Slave' rolled at the Spirit Awards, winning five awards including best feature…
February 28, 2014

Primaries offer 1st major test of voter ID laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — In elections that begin next week, voters in 10 states will be required to present photo identification…
February 28, 2014

Uganda anti-gay laws have roots in the US

theGRIO REPORT - The Sub-Saharan African nation of Uganda has made international news this week as the result of the…
February 28, 2014

Paula Deen said she identifies with Michael Sam

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Deen says she relates to football player Michael Sam and his desire to avoid being…
February 28, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o admits complexion was 'obstacle' in youth

BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) — Lupita Nyong'o delivered an emotional speech while accepting her honor for best breakout performance at…
February 28, 2014

Robin Thicke on split with Paula Patton: 'I'm trying to get my girl back'

E!ONLINE - Robin Thicke isn't ready to give up on his nearly nine-year marriage...
February 28, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama says no to mom jeans

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama has a mom dance, but she just says no to mom jeans...
February 28, 2014

Rick Ross becomes latest hip-hop voice of 'unreason' following tasteless Trayvon lyric

OPINION - These days, its hard to discern what rappers are thinking and even harder for us to determine of…
February 28, 2014

Can Lupita Nyong'o avoid the black actress Oscar curse?

theGRIO REPORT - Lupita Nyong'o, the 30-year-old breakout star of the acclaimed historical drama, 12 Years a Slave, looks poised…
February 27, 2014

President Obama on his youth: 'I made bad choices. I got high'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday launched his 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative, urging stronger efforts to create more…
February 27, 2014

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Kid Cudi surprises the world

RAP GENIUS - It’s feeling like Christmas all over again with artists gifting their fans with new music every day...
February 27, 2014

Rihanna eyes up Paris fashion industry

PARIS (AP) — She may sing 'Please Don't Stop The Music,' but the music at the Balmain show had well…
February 27, 2014

Pharrell hits No. 1 with 'Happy' ahead of the Oscars

NEW YORK (AP) — Calling Pharrell's current state 'happy' might be an understatement...
February 27, 2014

Tyler Perry, Spike Lee and Sidney Poitier among black men in Hollywood honored by Essence

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — 'This is historic!' a photographer yelled as he surveyed the image before him — Sidney…
February 27, 2014

New Marvel live-action series to film in NY

NEW YORK (AP) — New York will become home to the 'flawed heroes of Hell's Kitchen,' as four of Marvel's…
February 27, 2014

Eric Holder recovering after trip to hospital for faintness

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says Attorney General Eric Holder has been taken to the hospital as a precaution…
February 27, 2014

Color of Change director Rashad Robinson: Negative images of black men becoming 'dangerous'

theGRIO Q&A - theGrio reached out to Executive Director of Colorofchange.org Rashad Robinson to weigh the Martin anniversary and about…
February 27, 2014

Robin Roberts to speak at MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon honoring Maya Angelou

NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Roberts will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon honoring Maya…
February 27, 2014

Child care centers to follow Michelle Obama's guidelines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's second-largest for-profit child care provider is adopting Michelle Obama's healthy eating and activity guidelines...