The Grio

‘Being Black: The ’80s’ is my new podcast about Black music and politics in the 1980s

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I have wanted to create a podcast like “Being Black: The ’80s” for years.
Yahoo

‘Being Black: The ’80s’: Diana Ross did not intend for ‘I’m Coming Out’ to be a gay anthem

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OPINION: The story of “I’m Coming Out” and the impact of disco on gay liberation is featured on this episode of “Being Black: The ...
The Grio

‘Being Black: The ’80s’ starts with the story of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When I started conceiving my podcast “Being Black: The ’80s” I asked ...
Yahoo

15 Black One-Hit Wonders From the 80s That Are Still as Iconic Today

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Check out this list of some of the most iconic Black 80s One-Hit Wonders. Pictured: a recent image of Bobby McFerrin singing. | A ...
The Root

These Are the Best, Black 80s Movies, Ever

The 1980s gave us some of the most iconic Black films ever made—movies that shaped culture, launched stars, and still define Black storytelling. From fast-talking detectives to musical legends who ...