TheGrio Black Podcast Network Celebrates Black Music Month In June

TheGrio Black Podcast Network (TGBPN) will celebrate Black Music Month in June on Dear Culture with Panama Jackson.

In the Janet vs. Michael episode dropping June 2, Panama questions if Michael Jackson is truly the King of Pop … or whether Janet is the sibling with the best albums. In this episode, theGrio’s entertainment writer Matthew Allen picks a side and goes toe-to-toe, beat by beat, with Panama.

Other podcasts in the series:

June 9 — “Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers” For this week’s edition, Panama speaks with culture writer Shamira Ibrahim to discuss Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick’s latest project and what his last TDE album really means for Black culture.

June 16 — “110 Blackest Songs: 80z Babies” Panama sits down with his crew and family from the “80z Babies” podcast to select the Blackest song once and for all.

June 23 — “It Was All A Dream” Discussing the legacy and impact of Biggie Smalls, Panama is joined by author Justin Tinsley to review his new book exploring the life and cultural importance of Bed-Stuy’s very own Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G.

June 30 — “Is Brandy Really The Vocal Bible” Panama and journalist Dai Poole discuss whether Brandy Norwood is the “vocal bible” and the reason Brandy has been given this esteemed title by fans and critics alike.

TGBPN will also premiere six additional podcasts this summer and fall. Next up are “TheGrio Dailly with Michael Harriot” making its debut on Monday, June 20, and “Blackest Questions with Christina Greer” in July.