Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week on TheGrio Weekly, we honor the soulful legacy of D’Angelo, explore the role of intellectualism in Black spaces, and sit down with Ricco Ross and Lil Rel Howery to talk about their new holiday film, Unexpected Christmas. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and inspiring episode celebrating culture, creativity, and community.

Topics:
- Remembering D’Angelo and his impact on music and culture
- ntellectualism in Black spaces — celebrating thought leadership and creative minds
- Ricco Ross & Lil Rel Howery on their new movie Unexpected Christmas

Join the conversation with Natasha S. Alford, Gerren Keith Gayor and Haniyah Philogene.

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