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🎧 Welcome to Dear Culture — The Smart Black News Podcast for the Culture
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In a time when media is oversaturated and representation often falls short, Dear Culture cuts through the noise with a voice that’s bold, intelligent, and unapologetically Black. Powered by theGrio, this weekly podcast is dedicated to digging into the issues that matter most to Black communities across America — celebrating our triumphs, interrogating our struggles, and spotlighting our stories.
✊🏾 What Is Dear Culture?
Dear Culture is more than just a podcast — it’s a love letter, an open conversation, and a challenge to think deeper. Every week, we explore topics ranging from politics and pop culture to wellness, education, activism, and art. Hosted by dynamic voices from theGrio team and beyond, Dear Culture isn’t afraid to get real, get personal, and get loud about the things that impact Black lives.
This is where thoughtful commentary meets cultural authenticity. It’s where the community comes together to talk about what’s happening — and how we can move forward, together.
🔥 Why You Should Tune In
Whether you’re looking to stay informed, feel empowered, or just want to hear voices that reflect your truth, Dear Culture brings all of that and more. Here’s why listeners keep coming back:
- 🎤 Unfiltered & Insightful Conversations: Honest discussions from diverse Black perspectives
- đź“° Smart News & Commentary: Timely, relevant takes on current events and social trends
- đź’¬ Cultural Celebration: We amplify Black excellence, creativity, and resilience
- 🌍 For the People, By the People: It’s not just about talking — it’s about building community
đź§ Hosted by theGrio
Produced by the trusted Black-owned media platform theGrio, Dear Culture brings the same editorial integrity and cultural consciousness that’s made theGrio a leading voice in Black news and storytelling. Our hosts and guests include journalists, thought leaders, activists, creatives, and everyday heroes — all with a story to tell and a truth to share.
📲 How to Listen
New episodes drop weekly and are available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, including:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- Stitcher
- Amazon Music
đź’Ś Stay Connected with theGrio & Dear Culture
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