theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot

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Black On Black Crime Is A Hoax Nov 09, 2022

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“Black on Black crime is the biggest hoax since ‘liberty & justice for all.” Michel Harriot uses facts and data to dispel the myth known as Black on Black crime. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified (First Air Date: 07/1/22)

God & Politics with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber Pt. 2 Nov 07, 2022

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"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II shares what the Bible says about helping the poor, explaining that voting for the right people directly impacts the country's most vulnerable. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

God & Politics with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber Pt. 1 Nov 04, 2022

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"Reality is policy driven and the only way to change policy is to change the policy maker." In this two-part conversation, Michael Harriot speaks with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II about the significance of the midterm elections and the Poor People's Campaign's National Call for Revival. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Will Your Vote Count? Pt. 2 Nov 02, 2022

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"If your vote didn't matter, they would not be trying so hard to make sure it isn't counted." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot gives specific steps to take to ensure that your vote is counted on election day. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Will Your Vote Count? Pt. 1 Oct 31, 2022

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"My ancestors fought so hard for us to vote." As midterm elections approach, Michael Harriot discusses some of the tactics that are used to deter voters and invalidate votes. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Do All Lives Matter? Oct 28, 2022

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"There's never been a nanosecond in the history of this country that white lives weren't important." Michael Harriot explains how the Black Lives Matter movement is being demonized by white supremacists. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

What's So Bad About Gentrification? Oct 26, 2022

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"If a white girl moves in next door she's probably about to Christopher Columbus your whole hood." Can you detect the early signs that your Black neighborhood is on the verge of gentrification? Michael Harriot explains what to look out for and why the issue is so detrimental to people of color. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Systemic Racism Explained Oct 24, 2022

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"Oppression doesn't have to be written down for it to be systemically racist." System Racism isn't just a talking point for politicians following the death of George Floyd. Instead it's a real problem our country has yet to deal with. Michael Harriot dumbs down the definition for those who still doubt it. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Woke Mermaids Pt. 2 Oct 21, 2022

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"If you just want to get a good sturdy foot hold in the media landscape all you gotta do is just put something that's good and black on TV." In part two of this conversation, Michael Harriot analyzes why only a select few of the top media companies in the world are scrambling to diversify. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified

Woke Mermaids Pt. 1 Oct 19, 2022

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"The movie companies and theTV companies know that they are more likely to have a bigger audience if the cast is diverse but for some reason they won't do it." Despite Disney diversifying it's iconic Little Mermaid character, mainstream media still has a long way to go before content even comes close to representing its audience accurately. theGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified