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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September 26, 2020
A New Jersey education head spoke out after a racist photo, mocking the death of George Floyd, was connected to…
September 26, 2020
When asked by her mother, Vanessa Bryant, who was in the picture frame, the toddler replied: "Dada. Dada."
September 26, 2020
Juan Emilio Ameri, seen kissing girlfriend's breast during a live virtual meeting, resigned his post on the National Congress of…
September 26, 2020
"We have lost so many lives because of COVID-19. Let's all do everything we can so we won't lose any…
September 20, 2020
If Americans want to retire in peace, they may need to save substantially more, given the precarious state of Social…
September 20, 2020
After Joy Behar asked Republican Kim Klacik about Trump's coronavirus response, things got tense between the two.
United States Capitol
September 20, 2020
Senate Democrats intend to do whatever they can to block the chamber from holding a vote to replace Ginsburg on…
September 20, 2020
Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, has become hallowed…
Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live return
September 20, 2020
The final night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards streamed on FXX Saturday and a number Black creatives took home…
September 19, 2020
Production companies that have been linked to Lifetime, A&E and HGTV are seeking to tape a show about the forthcoming…
September 19, 2020
Speaking in front of a crowd in Wisconsin Friday, President Donald Trump zeroed in on Joe Biden's VP choice in…
September 19, 2020
An ABC "20/20" report out Friday detailed the circumstances around Lorenzen Wright's death and his rocky relationship with his ex-wife.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg thegrio.com
September 19, 2020
The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice uttered her wish to her granddaughter days prior to her passing Friday.
September 19, 2020
Hillary Clinton, in an MSNBC interview, discussed Bader's selection to the Supreme Court and what it means for politics.
September 13, 2020
Florida residents Lashawn Flowers and Shanita Vickers are now the proud new owners of a Shell Gas Station franchise in…
September 13, 2020
The latest installment of "Verzuz" is set to feature soul music royalty Sunday night with singers Gladys Knight and Patti…
September 13, 2020
Video footage surfaced of a woman in New York City having an angry tirade, using a racial slur and getting…
September 13, 2020
Two law enforcement officials are said to be in critical condition and a suspect is at large after the officers…
September 13, 2020
"I'm going to bring you guys in as much as I can on my plan to get back to myself,"…
David Adefeso and Tamar Braxton thegrio.com
September 12, 2020
In the premiere of "Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!," cracks appear in Braxton's once-celebrated relationship with David Adefeso.