About Touré

Toure is a host and writer at TheGrio. He hosts the TheGrio TV show "Masters of the Game," and he created the award-winning podcast "Being Black: The '80s" and its upcoming sequel "Being Black: The '70s." He is also the creator of "Star Stories" and the author of eight books, including "Nothing Compares 2 U an oral history of Prince." He also hosts a podcast called "Toure Show." He is also a husband and a father of two.

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The Kinseys, The Kinsey Collection, Masters of the Game, TheGrio.com
December 6, 2024
For Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, the collection is more than just art — it is a living, breathing history that…
The Kinsey Collection, Masters of the Game, thegrio.com
December 2, 2024
The Kinsey Collection includes original photos of Tulsa, Oklahoma, documenting the thriving Black community before the 1921 race massacre.
Shirley and Bernard Kinsey, art collectors, thegrio.com
November 22, 2024
Shirley and Bernard Kinsey, an art collector couple who dedicated their lives to preserving history through art and artifacts.
Masters of the Game with Touré interviewing Roy Wood Jr. on how he started in comedy, theGrio.com
November 15, 2024
Roy Wood Jr started doing comedy because he got arrested. It was a bucket list thing. He tells the whole…
Masters of the Game with Touré interviewing Roy Wood Jr., theGrio.com
November 1, 2024
Roy Wood Jr., who was on a short list to replace Trevor Noah as host of "The Daily Show," breaks…
Trailer - Masters of the Game with Touré interviewing Roy Wood Jr.
October 25, 2024
Roy Wood Jr says there's two types of comedians in the world. Wood is my guest on the next episode…
TheGrio.com, Masters of the Game, Justin Simien
October 4, 2024
Justin Simien loves to argue about Quentin Tarantino. There's a lot to argue about. Tarantino is a divisive figure.
Masters of the Game: Justin Simien on Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
September 30, 2024
Justin Simien's Hollywood Black is an amazing history of Black cinema. Simien is the perfect person to tell this story.
Stevie Wonder In London
September 28, 2024
The seven-part series, hosted by the New York Times' Wesley Morris, celebrates Wonder's groundbreaking five-album run from 1972 to 1976.
TheGrio Masters of the Game, Justin Simien, theGrio.com
September 27, 2024
Simien is one of the great auteurs of the modern era — a filmmaker who is thought-provoking, comedic, honest and…
Masters of the Game: Sam Jay Preview
September 20, 2024
Jay started doing standup at 29 because of life's hard knocks. But she's made up for lost time and has…
Kamala Harris, NABJ-WHYY conversation, theGrio.com
September 18, 2024
When questioned about being called out by Trump for her laugh, Harris offered a profound answer that took the sting…
Sam Jay, Masters of the Game, The Roast of Tom Brady, theGrio.com
September 13, 2024
In this clip from our recent interview on "Masters of the Game," comedian Sam Jay discusses her killer set.
September 11, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris was more prepared and more presidential than Donald Trump during their first presidential debate.
Frances Tiafoe, US Open, theGrio.com
September 4, 2024
Tiafoe, a son of immigrants who had to fight his way to the top, is all about heart, passion, grit,…
August 30, 2024
"I was like, I just want to be great at this one thing, and I'm just gonna put all my…
August 27, 2024
There's lots of Black stars to root for at this US Open. Here's who you must watch if you're rooting…
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, DNC, theGrio.com, Democratic National Convention
August 21, 2024
Barack and Michelle Obama gave rousing speeches contrasting the values of Vice President Kamala Harris vs. former President Donald Trump.
August 16, 2024
In this clip from "Masters of the Game," the founder of Carol's Daughter discusses how appearing on Oprah's show changed…
weddings, charging a few for weddings, theGrio.com
August 13, 2024
At a wedding, you’re supposed to be surrounded by love. Putting a price tag on attending it somehow cheapens the…