Tunis Campbell was in charge of giving out the 40 acres and a mule to freedmen but he did things his own way. Michael Harriot explains the tactics Campbell used to ensure his people would still have a chance to prosper when wypipo did what they always do. Tunis Campbell kicks off the "Real Gangsters of Black History," series as theGrio Daily celebrates Black History Month.

"Unlike the vast majority of wypipo, the majority of Black people are not voting against their own economic, political, and social interests." With all the talk about where the Black vote will go in 2024, world-famous Wypipologist Michael Harriot says we really need to discuss the white vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They don't even code switch in white movies, but do white people know what code-switching is? Apparently not. So they just have us talking any kind of way to the cops." Hollywood needs to do better. On this episode of theGrio Daily, Wypipologist Michael Harriot, lists the most overt and obvious tell-tale signs of when Black culture in a film was written or directed by wypipo.   Music provided by: Transitions Music Corporation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 was a banner year for WYPIPOing. But who was white enough to make the all-white all-star team? Wypipologist Michael Harriot continues to honor the best, worst, and whitest achievements in caucasity in the second part of the annual Wypipo Awards. Music provided by: Transition Music Corporation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 was a banner year for WYPIPOing. But who was white enough to make the all-white all-star team? Wypipologist Michael Harriot honors the best, worst, and whitest achievements in caucasity in the annual Wypipo Awards.   Music Provided by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Cheese that had been bought to create that white middle-class, it was cheese that had been used to rob African Americans of their land." World famous wypipologist Michael Harriot recounts how the New Deal left Black people out. The same U.S. government that alienated Black people from subsidized mortgage programs, turned around and created programs that propped up wypipo-owned farms.   Music Provided by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's running for Congress! Marking one of the ugliest days in this country's history, January 6th, 2021, we listen back to when now Congressional candidate Harry Dunn spoke with our favorite Wypipologist, and host of theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn protected the U.S. Capitol and democracy on January 6th, 2021; now, he's on a quest for truth. Officer Dunn shares his recollection of the violence that unfolded during the riot, how it changed him, and the journey...

"Every organization needs to be criticized and should be criticized. But there's a difference between criticism and false equivalency."  A common criticism of American politics is that "both parties are two sides of the same coin." Wypipologist Michael Harriot disagrees and explains that Black people should vote for who they believe represents the aims and goals of the Black community at large. Presuming that both are the same suggests voting doesn't matter, and if Black people don't vote,...

"You've been favoring whiteness for nearly a century and a half. Right? So now you got to do it for Black people."  State-run land grant HBCUs have missed out on $13 billion in the last three decades. Wypipologist Michael Harriot explains how this happened, how long it's been going on, and what he thinks should be done to repair the damage.   Music Provided by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 1, we bring you, "Who invented wypipo?" Have you heard of the Willie Lynch letter? The psuedo-letter that so many people believe was true about how to make a slave. Well, I bet you never heard of the "Making of a white man" letter. Michael Harriot got his hands on it, and he is going to read it to you.    Music by Transition...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas" we bring you the best of theGrio Daily from this year.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 2 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "CRT: Caucasian Race Theory.   Critical Race Theory; three words that seem to demand people to pick a side. Michael Harriot gives us the most accurate, clear, concise breakdown of Critical Race Theory you'll ever need.   Music by Transition Music Corporation See omnystudio.com/listener...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.  On Day 3 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "Slavery is White History." As America celebrates its independence, Michael Harriot shares a history lesson that is left out of the July 4th discussion. He details how slavery was used to make the United States an economic superpower. He explains why enslaving Africans was different from any...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 4, Michael brings "Is Juneteenth a Black Holiday?" Michael Harriot breaks down the real origins of Juneteenth and explains why it should be significant to all of us.   Music by Transition Music Corporation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.. On Day 5 of Blackmas Michael brings you "Black AF History."   Micahel Harriot wrote a book y'all! Black AF History is the story of America through the lens of Black people. When it comes to history, we rely on historians to give us the facts, but because most of them are white, a lot has been left out. Slave revolts, the American...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot.  On Day 6 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "The Alabama Beatdown is Black History." We've all seen the Montgomery Melee, the Alabama Beatdown, or the Bama Brawl at that riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. It was a sight to see, but there is more to it than you think. Michael Harriot is here to tell you the historical significance of...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 7 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "What Wypipo Are Really Afraid Of." Michael Harriot looks at the changes to school curriculums in places like Florida and Tennessee and finds that states aren't erasing Black history; instead, schools are leaving out white people's role in Black history.   Music by Transition Music...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 8, Michael brings you "Black People Are Stuck On The Democratic Plantation." Michael Harriot explores the demographic makeup of America's most prominent political parties and explains what would have to happen for there to be a political party that fights for all the things Black people want.   Music by Transition Music...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 9, Michael brings you "What's So Bad About Capitalism?" Michael Harriot refutes the theory that slavery was rooted in capitalism. He analyzes real estate, education, and even entertainment to explain why white people have never been a part of free-market capitalism.   Music by Transition Music Corporation See...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 10, MIchael brings you "Affirmative Action React: Race Neutral Is Not A Thing." Michael Harriot welcomes educator and fellow podcast host at theGrio Black Podcast Network, Dr. Christina Greer, to discuss "race-neutral" admissions following The Supreme Court's decision to effectively outlaw affirmative action. The pair agree...

"High vibrational plates are actually low-quality meals eaten by people who don't deserve the best things in life." This Thanksgiving, Michael Harriot explains the science behind the perfect plate of food. What should you be striving for this holiday season, a low or high vibrational plate? Don't worry, your favorite Wypipologist is here to make sure your plate makes the culture proud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 11, Michael brings you "Jacksonville's Racist Deadly Shooting Won't Be The Last." Michael Harriot and fellow podcast host Dr. Christina Greer discuss the deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, that killed three Black people. Dr. Greer has strong ties to the area and describes the racist history that her family experienced...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily.  The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 12, Michael brings you "Let's Take Our Stuff Back." Michael Harriot looks at the hypocrisy surrounding the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action that claims to rid race-based admissions policies but keeps legacy and athletic favoritism that benefit white students. Anytime Black people advanced in America, it's because...

During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily. The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. Be ready every Monday and Wednesday through the end of 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They don't want to say they're anti-Black history or pro-white, they want to say they're for something that's classical." Concerned parents are flooding school board meetings demanding that their children receive a "classic education" but what are they actually saying? Wypipologist Michael Harriot is here to call out their racist requests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We know that disparities exist and we don't fix them, which is a system of racism." The only way to correct systemic racism is to put a system in place that addresses it. Wypipologist Michael Harriot takes on the naysayers who claim systemic racism isn't real by providing several examples throughout the American education system, criminal justice system, and more that prove that it is.  Music Provided by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.