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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

5 places black people can move if Donald Trump wins the presidency

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

MTV's Satirical 'White Squad' ads are more fact than fiction

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Belgian newspaper portrays Obamas as apes

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Gawker editor warns of a ‘white-on-white crime scourge’ during satirical MSNBC segment

VIDEO – In his most recent Gawker piece, Cord Jefferson responded to the deluge of right-wing attacks on African-American communities with satire.
/ August 1, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Author spoofs Baauer: 'Harlem Shake' spin offs were an 'accident'

theGRIO REPORT- In a letter addressed ‘Dear Harlem,’ Complex published a snarky ‘apology’ satire in Baauer’s voice…
/ March 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The Onion criticized for vulgar Quvenzhané tweet

theGRIO REPORT – The satirical website The Onion is under fire for a vulgar tweet aimed at pint-sized Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis…
/ February 25, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Blazing Saddles’ may come to Broadway; Mel Brooks says thank ‘Django’

theGRIO REPORT – Legendary comedian Mel Brooks may be revamping another one of his classic films for the Broadway stage…
/ January 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Randy Newman mocks racists with ‘I’m dreaming of a white president’ song

NEW YORK (AP) – Randy Newman is weighing in on the U.S. presidential election with a new song ‘I’m Dreaming,’ and the Obama supporter is pointing out racism with its refrain…
/ September 18, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Where has all the great black satire gone?

OPINION – Black satire will likely always be an arduous undertaking and require a certain sensitivity and deft craftsmanship…
/ August 30, 2010

Georgetown students say campus satire is racist

WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown University students are slamming a humor magazine for an online satirical piece they say is racist and not funny…
/ December 16, 2009