About Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning music journalist. He’s interviewed the likes of Quincy Jones, Jill Scott, Smokey Robinson and more for publications such as Ebony, Jet, The Root, Village Voice, Wax Poetics, Revive Music and Soulhead. His video work can be seen on PBS/All Arts, Brooklyn Free Speech TV and BRIC TV.

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March 14, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at Nikelodeon's virtual rendetion of the annual award show to credit efforts made during the…
Breonna Taylor thegrio.com
March 13, 2021
The death of Breonna Taylor has reached its one-year anniversary and her mother is still fighting for justice for her…
Jack Harlow -TheGrio.com
March 13, 2021
The Lousiville, Kentucky rapper said that the funds would go to Kentucky State University and Simmons College of Kentucky.
March 13, 2021
The Obama Presidential Center building will feature a clip of the former president's speech, starting with the words "You are…
JT City Girls thegrio.com
March 7, 2021
JT of City Girls has come under fire for blocking a Twitter account, said to be that of a fan…
Gabrielle union
March 7, 2021
In a talk with Gwyneth Paltrow at the "In Goop Health" virtual event, Gabrielle Union reveals ways she copes with…
March 6, 2021
In a scene captured in bodycam and security footage, Rochester police use excessive force to detain a mother accused of…
March 6, 2021
The university said it's reviewing details from a 2013 investigation into lewd messages during Les Miles' stint at Louisiana State…
March 6, 2021
Eric BenĂ©t has enjoyed success as a musician for the past two decades. A new docuseries will uncover obstacles he…
February 28, 2021
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller denies having any knowledge of Three Percenters, a group involved in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump…
February 28, 2021
Neo soul singer D'Angelo was accompanied by DJ Scratch as he delighted his fans with selections from his three acclaimed…
February 28, 2021
Charlotte Bennett is the second woman in a week to detail inappropriate workplace interactions with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
February 27, 2021
Antoine Hodge, an acclaimed opera singer and native of Georgia, has died after battling complications of COVID-19 for months.
February 27, 2021
Rene Montgomery is the first former player to own a WNBA team after ex-Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold her stake in…
February 27, 2021
Georgia state senators passed a bill Friday that would create a program to teach drivers how to best interact with…
February 27, 2021
Susan McCoy told students: "if you hang out with people with guns that shoot at cops, you're likely to get…
George Floyd thegrio.com
February 27, 2021
The city is hiring social media influencers during trials against officers charged in George Floyd's death to post vetted messages.
February 21, 2021
Jervis Middleton, a Black officer with the Lexington police, was fired after being charged with giving police information to a…
Malcolm X thegrio.com
February 21, 2021
Lawyers representing Malcolm X's estate are requesting his case be reopened in light of new evidence that may reveal a…
New York City Ballet 2018 Spring Gala
February 21, 2021
Vanessa Williams disclosed that her Miss America win was met with an all-encompassing backlash from both the white and Black…