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theGRIO REPORT - While most audiences may best remember him for his titular role in Willy Wonka and the Chocalate…
theGRIO REPORT - For ten days, BAMcinematek will be showcasing some of Pryor's classic movies, all in 35 mm film...
theGRIO REPORT - Chase reportedly did not direct the racial slur at any of his African-American cast-mates and was instead…
theGRIO REPORT - Legendary comedian Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer Pryor has reportedly given comic actor Mike Epps her blessing to…
theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Mike Epps will take on the role Richard Pryor in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,'…
theGRIO REPORT - When African-American baby boomers wax nostalgic about a time when 'black movies were good,' they most likely…
OPINION - Now that the highly anticipated sequel to the cult 2004 hit 'Anchorman' has been announced, it seems to…
theGRIO REPORT - Bill Maher and Louis C.K. talking about race and mocking their own white privilege creates a balance…
OPINION - Black comedians haven't always fared well in sketch comedy arena...
SLIDESHOW - Here are our picks of some of the most memorable moments when black actors took on "friend" roles…
SLIDESHOW - Mike Tyson became undisputed heavyweight champion, 'We Are the World' came out and Biggie Smalls died; this is…
Eddie Murphy circled the Pryor role at one point, and before his death, Pryor himself anointed Mike Epps ("The Hangover")…
REVIEW - The previously private Grier finally lets loose in her new memoir 'Foxy: My Life in Three Acts' and…
SLIDESHOW - 'Funeral' stars Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan all made our list. Did your favorite funny person…
REVIEW - Much of the book is a tale of two dudes: Mooney is the industrious teetotaler eager for a…