The G.R.I.T.S. Co.

Hey, family! Rather you are new here or part of the fam, we are so grateful that you have journeyed here. In this episode we sat down with Jermaine Nakia Lee, Charlotte Black Pride, Co-founder, philanthropist, singer/songwriter, playwright, director, producer and arts educator. From cultivating space for Black gay culture across the Carolinas and beyond to navigating a journey of c

Mamas! You know we love you! This episode is a look into the lives of your favorite Gays Raised in the South! In celebration of Mother’s Day, we are highlighting the first relationships that we ever had, our mothers! This country has an abysmal record on caring for Black mothers. The crisis of Black Maternal Health is one that should be a priority for us all! We urge you to conta

Hey, family! We are back with episode two of season two, and you are in for it! This very special episode features, Dominique Morgan! From collaborations with Apple to Essence, Dominique is all the things-- and she is doing the real work! In honor of Women's History Month, this episode was space for us to take the back seat and learn, listen, and seek to understand. As we continue

We are soooooooo excited and grateful to kickoff season 2 of G.R.I.T.S.! You, yes you, have made this possible. We were able to get some quality time in with Damez, the all-around self-made artist. A rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, editor, creative director and a rising voice in music, there’s not many hats he doesn’t wear. Primarily rap/hip-hop and R&B, he showcases hi

We are ending season 1 of The G.R.I.T.S. Co discussing connection, loss, love, and family (our village). As we embark on this holiday season, we are sensitive to the reality that this time brings about a multitude of feelings and emotion. As we each navigate those spaces this season, it is our hope that the dialogue and love we have fostered around our table flows into your space a

G.R.I.T.S. CO family you're in for an amazing episode! We had the beautiful privilege of having an intimate interview with Mr. Glam Rock Soul himself, Victor Jackson! Join us in this episode as we delve into Victor's journey of spirituality, healing, self-discovery, and his heart song of music! Follow us on IG: @thegritsco!Victor Jackson- Mr. Glam Rock SoulIG: @mrglamrocksoulComfor

We’re back with episode three! Join us this week as we sit with our best friends who created the safe spaces to allow us to “come in” during our journeys, as well as we dive into the intimate relationship between Black Women and Black Queer Men. Curators & Hosts:Julian (IG: @everything__ju)Earl (IG: @earlmartinlcsw)Tadean (IG: @tadeanp_) Thank you to our amazing guest and

We are back with episode 2! This episode is a deeper dive into our friendship, while spicing things up in the kitchen with a grit show down! We hope that this episode shows more of who we are and why we are! Welcome to @thegritsco ✨Curators & Hosts: Julian (IG: @everything__ju), Earl (IG: @earlmartinlcsw), Tadean (IG: @tadeanp_)Special support from: Queen (IG: @queen.vk)Broug

During this episode, we are joined by some of our friends for a deeper dive into a conversation on #selflove. So much of our experience as Black queer men raised in the South is framed in trauma, hatred and darkness. However, we hope to start this journey of curated conversations with real love, light—- and a little of the not so pretty parts of our journeying towards a deeper se