Toure Show Creators & Guests

Touré is a TV host, a podcaster, and a published author. He is the host of the “Touré Show” and "Being Black The 80s" podcasts. He is a columnist and contributor for TheGrio.He was the co-host of MSNBC’s show “The Cycle” and also an on-air host at MTV, Fuse, and BET as well as a correspondent at CNN. Touré is also the author of five books, including the Prince biography I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became An Icon.

Chris is the Founder & CEO of DCP Entertainment. With a passion for connecting audiences with innovative and inspiring content, Chris founded DCP Entertainment; a place to bring together audio and visual storytelling for underrepresented communities & conversations.Chris is also the co-host, executive producer and writer of "Say Their Name". And he is the host of "Entrepreneur Struggle"

Alfre Woodard is an actress, producer, and political activist.

"Captain" Kirk Douglas is an American guitarist and singer. He performs with the hip hop band The Roots.

Yvonne Orji is a Nigerian-American actress. She is known for her role as Molly in the HBO series Insecure.

Jay Wayne Jenkins is known professionally as Jeezy, he is a rapper and actor.

Alan Leeds is an American music executive, tour manager, production manager, writer, and archivist best known for his work organizing performances and concert tours for artists such as James Brown, Prince, D'Angelo, and Chris Rock.

Margot Bingham is an American actress, singer, songwriter, event planner, creator, and activist.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is an actor, playwright, and director known for his new movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his books and essays on social science, psychology, and human behavior. He has been a staff writer for New Yorker since 1996. Gladwell gained widespread recognition with his debut book, "The Tipping Point," followed by bestsellers like "Blink," "Outliers," and "David and Goliath." He is also the co-founder of the podcast company Pushkin Industries and hosts the "Revisionist History" podcast.

Tananarive Priscilla Due is an American author and educator best known as a film historian with expertise in Black horror.

Maxine Moore Waters is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district.

Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American novelist and short story writer.

Meika Roberson is a Chief Medical Officer of the Hoboken University Hospital.

Sanford Biggers is a visual artist and musician.

Joey Badass is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

George Wallace is a veteran comedian and actor known for his sharp observational humor and extensive career in stand-up comedy. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Wallace began his career in the 1970s, performing at comedy clubs across the United States. He gained widespread recognition for his performances on "The Tonight Show," "Late Show with David Letterman," and his regular appearances on BET's "ComicView." Wallace is also known for his long-running residency in Las Vegas, where he was voted "Best 10 PM Show" for several years. In addition to his stand-up career, Wallace has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Think Like a Man Too" (2014) and "The Ladykillers" (2004). His work extends beyond the stage and screen, as he is also an accomplished author with his book "Laff It Off!" Wallace continues to be a well-known figure in comedy, known for his wit and enduring appeal.

Morris E. Day is an American musician, composer, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of The Time.

Zina Garrison is a professional tennis player.