Home > NEWS

KFC Selects David Alan Grier as First African-American Colonel Sanders

BY:

Published 10 years ago

gettyimages-508616060_-_h_2016

KFC’s Colonel Sanders will look just a little different the next time you see him. And by different, we mean Black.

Advertisement

The company has selected David Alan Grier to be the First African American Colonel Sanders in their upcoming campaign.

David tweeted the good news:

This is awesome. However, you already know KFC’s going to get a lot of ‘complaints.’

Advertisement

[via The Hollywood Reporter]

Share This Post

LATEST UPDATES

Madonna.
CELEBRITY

Madonna Previews ‘Confessions II’ in the Most Madonna Way Possible: Gay and Surrounded by Stars at The Abbey

By: Nick Fulton
Nicki Minaj and Nelly.
CELEBRITY

Trump Brings Nicki Minaj and Nelly to Washington for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By: Nick Fulton
Caitlyn Jenner.
CELEBRITY

Caitlyn Jenner Begs Trump for Help Around Transphobic Passport Policy

By: Nick Fulton
Person with camera.
LGBTQIA+ VOICES

The Power of Local Queer Journalism, Newsrooms Rooted in the Communities they Cover

By: Nick Fulton
Dave Chappelle.
CELEBRITY

Dave Chappelle Says Republicans ‘Weaponized’ His Trans Jokes While Defending Transphobic Comedy

By: Nick Fulton
man in blue and white plaid dress shirt using macbook pro
HEALTH/WELLNESS

Why More Queer People Are Turning to Discreet Healthcare Options

By: Nick Fulton
Kanye West.
CELEBRITY

How Kanye Sunk One of London’s Biggest Music Festivals

By: Nick Fulton
Tristan Thompson, Nick Cannon, Nicki Minaj, and Chili.
CELEBRITY

MAGA’s Claws on Culture: TLC’s Chilli, Nick Cannon, and Tristan Thompson Align Themselves with Trump

By: Nick Fulton
Students in a class
LGBTQIA+ VOICES

New Survey Indicates Two-thirds of Queer Students Feel Unsafe at School

By: Nick Fulton
A chef plating a dish.
CELEBRITY

Hot, Queer, and Cooking: LGBTQIA+ Culinary Talent You Should Know

By: Nick Fulton