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October 19, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for Netflix's upcoming film 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.
Ava DuVernay thegrio.com
October 16, 2020
Ava DuVernay will write, direct, and produce the film adaptation of ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’ at Netflix
Lovecraft thegrio.com
October 16, 2020
Check out our list of things to watch this weekend, whether you're in the mood for a fright or looking…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II thegrio.com
October 9, 2020
Check out our interview with Emmy-winning actor, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II who plays Bobby Seale in 'The Trial of the Chicago…
Jingle Jangle
October 6, 2020
Phylicia Rashad, Forest Whitaker and more star in teaser for upcoming Netflix holiday musical 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey'
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, podcast, Netflix
October 2, 2020
Netflix is working on an animated series based on 'Ada Twist, Scientist' book series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Michelle Buteau thegrio.com
October 2, 2020
Check out our exclusive interview with Michelle Buteau on her Netflix special, 'Welcome to Buteaupia' and parenting twins
HIs House Netfix Wunmi Mosaku
October 1, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for 'His House' the upcoming horror flick from Netflix that stars Wunmi Mosaku.
Chadwick Boseman stars in #VoteForOurLives video thegrio.com
October 1, 2020
Check out the first look at Chadwick Boseman in his final film, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' co-satrring Viola Davis.
2020 Sundance Film Festival - "Cuties" Premiere
September 17, 2020
'Cuties' director Maïmouna Doucouré defends her controversial Netflix film amid scathing backlash from viewers
sneakerheads
September 11, 2020
Netflix has a ton of new content coming our way this fall and one show to lookout for is their
A Love Song for Latasha
September 1, 2020
An exclusive interview with Sophia Nahli Allison on her heartbreaking doc 'A Love Song for Latasha' due out on Netflix.
Marley Dias
August 27, 2020
Netflix just dropped the trailer for its upcoming series 'Bookmarks: Celebrating Voices' featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Misty Copeland, and more.
Naya Rivera theGrio.com
July 31, 2020
Naya Rivera will appear as a judge on an episode of Netflix's 'Sugar Rush' that was filmed before she tragically…
the trial of the Chicago 7
July 23, 2020
Check out the first look photos of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Kelvin Harrison, Jr. in Netflix's upcoming film 'The Trial…
Sam Jay
July 22, 2020
Netflix just dropped the first official trailer for the upcoming comedy special Netflix drops trailer for 'Sam Jay: 3 in…
51st NAACP Image Awards - Show
July 16, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for 'Project Power,' the upcoming thriller from Netflix starring Jamie Foxx, Courtney B. Vance,…
49th NAACP Image Awards - Non-Televised Awards Dinner and Ceremony
July 15, 2020
Check out our interview with Gina Prince-Bythewood and Kiki Layne discussing their approach to breaking down barriers with ‘The Old…
the old guard
July 13, 2020
Check out our review of the action-packed Netflix film 'The Old Guard,' starring Kiki Layne and directed by Gina Prince…
Sterling K. Brown
June 30, 2020
'This Is Us' star Sterling K. Brown discusses his role in 'DreamWorks Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' as well…