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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Brian Flores
February 2, 2022
Black people know what it’s like to crash painfully into the glass ceiling after years of working hard and doing…
Black history vs. CRT
February 1, 2022
Black History Month 2022 arrives in the middle of a war against Black history that its enemies are winning.
theGrio Denzel
January 28, 2022
I made it through The Tragedy of Macbeth (Apple TV+) largely because I love Denzel Washington, who plays the title…
January 18, 2022
I tried to have a nice King holiday, I really did. I tried to not let whitey mess with my…
Michael K. Williams thegrio.com
January 18, 2022
The beauty and the complexity of Michael K. Williams is laid bare once again in the new season of his…
Two men cook shish kebabs on a tabletop grill
January 14, 2022
What’s essential for me or any Black person when interacting with white people is to maintain our inner peace.
AMC TCA - Panels
January 4, 2022
Touré writes that Andre's soul-bearing verses on the record showcase grown, heartfelt, deep lyrics about the concerns of middle-aged life.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
December 30, 2021
One of the reasons I love being in the world of "The Matrix" is that it’s a world that values…
December 24, 2021
If you love a great story, the movie inspired by a Black woman's viral 148-tweet thread is an irresistible yarn.
A demonstrator holds a sign with an image of Kim Potter
December 23, 2021
We have not begun needed work for justice in policing, but hopefully convictions will send shockwaves through America's police departments.
December 17, 2021
The holidays may be a festive time for many people, but for some it’s a time of depression. We shouldn't…
December 14, 2021
True Story and The Harder They Fall, both on Netflix, are two of the most compelling and powerful visual stories…
December 8, 2021
"The Unforgivable" is an indictment of how we don’t give formerly incarcerated people a real chance to move on with…
December 7, 2021
Touré reflects on the death of friend and mentor, writer and critic Greg Tate, who he writes was "extremely Black…
Ziwe
December 6, 2021
The most important show on TV right now is Ziwe on Showtime because nothing is more unapologetically Black.
Halle Berry Bruised theGRIO.com
December 4, 2021
It’s hard to resurrect a Hollywood career even when you’ve got a glittering resume like the Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry.
Arthur Ashe
December 3, 2021
Ashe’s story is an inspiration, even if you don’t care about tennis, and Citizen Ashe is a fascinating look at…
True Story Kevin Hart Wesley Snipes thegrio.com
November 30, 2021
True Story is a triumph because of Kevin Hart but also because of the story that kept fans on the…
Eric Terrell, vice president of the National Action Network
November 24, 2021
Touré writes that the verdict for Arbery's murder, while just, does not bring joy as life in prison will not…
November 24, 2021
This year's annual holiday fun is already proving to be way more complicated than ever before. Are you’re having the…