Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week on theGrio Weekly, Natasha S Alford, Panama Jackson, and guest host Haniyah Philogene dive into the stories shaking up Black America:

• The viral Chicago attack — what happened, why the video struck a nerve, and what justice should look like
• The Quarter-Zip Movement — how Black teens are flipping prep fashion and the conversation around respectability
• AI gospel controversy — an AI-created gospel artist hits #1, sparking a debate about spirit, culture, and creativity

Plus, the Black Joy moments you need this week.