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Last year January, the world shook with the news that Kobe Byrant, his 13 year old daughter, Gianna, and 7 others died in a helicopter crash. As we're coming up on the anniversary of his passing, the Dear Culture Podcast is commerating Kobe and Gianna's legacy. Regardless of how short or how long they lived, our hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock send the Bryant family our love and wishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has started with a BANG. Last week's attempted coup at Capitol is already one for the books. From the police and president aiding white militas to "no-fly" lists, this week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock discuss the shenanigans and serious implications of of the events of January 6th, 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new year with new intentions on your plate. From politics to vision boards, this week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock catch up from the holidays, talk about their biggest takeaways from the past year,  and set their New Year resolutions and goals out to the universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no doubt Black history was made in 2020. From Kamala Harris' VP win, #EmmysSoBlack, #BlackLivesMatter to the rise of patronage in Black businesses; we went through it all with amazing strides. This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock take a deep dive into 2020 and how our communities rose to any and all occasions, marking in real-time how Black history was made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 was completely an unfounded year--health and social pandemics to an unprecedented election-- we weathered it all with grace and stride. From Chadwick Boseman to Kobe Bryant, we honor our newest ancestors to the halls of acclaim. Making this week on the Dear Culture Podcast, a special rewind episode. Where hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor look back and celebrate how Black families and communites stayed resilent with ingenuity throughout this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is often a time for friends and family, but for many folks this year, the holiday season is full of moody remembrance of loved ones. Whether folks have passed away or have always celebrated holidays alone, this week the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock ask: "Dear Culture, how do we celebrate Christmas without our loved ones?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a hefty 2020, from protests in a pandemic to the most watched presidential election to date. This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Gerren Keith Gaynor and Shana Pinnock sit down and rewind the tapes of memory lane to revisit lessons we all learned this year. Featuring theGrio's Entertainment Director, Cortney Wills' interview with actor/producer Julius Tennon and his collaboration with wife, Viola Davis, on "The August Wilson Monologues."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor talk BLACK business. With a new presidency promising a lot to the American people, this week we're asking, "Dear Culture, how can the next president help Black businesses bounce back?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a long legacy of Black Republican voters. From the Colin Powells to the Candance Owens, what sets them apart and with the conservative agenda? This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor invite former Republican and conservative strategist, Shermichael Singleton, to discuss what it's like being a Black Republican in our current political climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor are back on the mic, asking the new Biden-Harris presidency, "Dear Culture, what do we need from these next four years?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would have thought by the end of Election week the orange man would be out of office and a Black-South Asian woman would be Vice President of the United States. As much as it's a celebration, the work is not done. Whether folks are in the city or in the country, theGrio political contributers, Dr. Christina Greer and Dr. Jason Johnson ask "Dear Culture, what does the next four years look like?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a historical election night, as the nation watches closely the fate of our presidency for the next four years, theGrio political contributors Dr. Christina Greer and Dr. Jason Johnson give their election predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the elections are a few days away, theGrio political contributors Dr. Christina Greer and Dr. Jason Johnson breakdown the high feelings leading to our unprecedented election. From Wisconsin's Supreme Court ruling to not accepting mailed-in ballots to the healthcare questions surrounding Covid19 becoming a pre-existing condition, this week we're asking what the hell is going on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Dear Culture Podcast, we take a moment to highlight Black youth activism throughout the decades with our dynamic duo, Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor. From MLK and Chaka Khan to Isra Hirsi and Yara Shahidi, young folk have been consistently pushing the dial forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we countdown to the elections, every Tuesday night, theGrio political contributors Dr. Christina Greer and Dr. Jason Johnson breakdown the political tea and happenings of our unprecedented times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, Pulitzer Grantee journalist Natasha S. Alford has a very special sit-down with Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Tune in as these powerful Black women discuss the fate of politics in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, we focus on the role that Black Hollywood has played in the legacy of our people. We touch on movies we like, do not like and have a special sit down with Dawn Porter to discuss the iconic legacy of John Lewis. This is an episode that you don't want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, we're centering the trials and tribulations of Black parenthood. From parents supervising online school to becoming part-time teachers at home, hosts Shana Pinnock and Cortney Wills talk about how parents are fairing during these times as our kids try to do alright. Guest featuring the ever talented comedian Michelle Buteau and host of BOOKMARKS: Celebrating Black Voices, Marley Dias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Dear Culture Podcast celebrates Black TV throwbacks with a nostalgia filled episode hosted by theGrio's very own Cortney Wills, Shana Pinnock, and Mariel Turner. From Living Single, Girfriends, Martin and more, tune in as we look back to the past with love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Shana Pinnock and Cortney Wills discuss how the Emmys are so Black this year. With more than a third of nominees being Black, our homegirls talk Emmy predictions, hopefuls, and go down memory lane highlighting pioneering Black Emmy nominations. Guest featuring RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Shangela from "We're Here" and William Jackson Harper from "The Good Place."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.