This day in black history: Slavery's end, Langston Hughes and BET
theGRIO REPORT - What history was made on this day?
The 10 biggest myths about black history
OPINION - Here at theGrio, we thought we'd kick off February the right way by debunking the 10 biggest myths about Black History Month...
Standing ovation for 'Slavery by Another Name'
The highly-anticipated PBS documentary 'Slavery by Another Name' was incredibly well received at the Sundance Film Festival
Slavery tag? Tasteless game at Georgia school
theGRIO REPORT - A suburban school district near Atlanta is reeling under accusations of racism, as students at Camp Creek Elementary School in Lilburn, Ga. allege that their teacher led them in a slavery-themed recess game...
New exhibit explores Jefferson's slave ownership
WASHINGTON (AP) - As the Smithsonian continues developing a national black history museum, it's offering a look at Thomas Jefferson's lifelong slave ownership through an exhibit that explores the lives of six slave families at his Monticello plantation...
Slave cemeteries plowed over in '20s to be restored
theGRIO REPORT - Two cemeteries that had been dedicated to the burial of African-American slaves and their descendants were plowed over in 1929, but will soon be restored...
'Roots' 35 years later: Where is the cast now?
SLIDESHOW - On the 35th anniversary of its airing, theGrio takes a look back at where the 'Roots' actors were then, and where they are now...
Ex-teacher apologizes for slavery math lesson
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - The suburban Atlanta teacher who resigned after an investigation found students were given math homework with word problems about slavery has apologized...
Teacher resigns over slavery math lesson
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia (AP) - A spokeswoman says a suburban Atlanta teacher has resigned after an investigation found third-grade students being assigned math homework with word problems about slavery...
How should slavery be taught in schools?
theGRIO REPORT - For the second time this month, a highly controversial homework assignment involving slavery has led to stunned outrage...
