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Dec 6, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Touré Neblett

This episode of “Masters of the Game” features Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. They are not just art collectors but curators of history. Over the years, their passion for collecting African American art has evolved into a powerful mission to preserve and share the rich cultural contributions of Black Americans. What began as a hobby has blossomed into one of the country’s most important private art collections, with pieces that span centuries and tell the story of Black life, struggle, and triumph.

Nov 22, 2024 | thegrio.com | Rocky Kanaka |Touré Neblett

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The next episode of “Masters of the Game”, hosted by Touré, features Shirley and Bernard Kinsey, a powerhouse couple who dedicated their lives to preserving African-American history through art and artifacts.

Nov 15, 2024 | thegrio.com | Touré Neblett

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Roy Wood Jr. began doing standup because he got arrested — no really. He was 19 and in college at Florida A&M University when he stole some credit cards. He bought several hundreds of dollars of clothes. “It was a lot of money. A lot of money. I was the sharpest brother on campus with a 2.3 GPA,” he said.

Nov 1, 2024 | thegrio.com | Will Democrats |Denzel Washington |Touré Neblett

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Roy Wood Jr. was on the short list of people who could end up hosting “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah. Lots of people were guessing or assuming that he would end up with the job. Then one day, Wood announced that he was leaving the show. Why? We get into on “Masters of the Game” now streaming on theGrio. There’s a lot to the story, but let me give you an abbreviated version.

Oct 25, 2024 | thegrio.com | Touré Neblett

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Roy Wood Jr. is one of the great comics working today, and it was an honor to sit down with him for “Masters of the Game.” It’s a fantastic episode. Wood is a political comedian who wants to make you think. He’d rather talk about what he thinks about the world than tell you who he is. He says that marks the two kinds of comedians in the world.