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February 13, 2026
A new study published this week found that hair extensions, braiding hair, and wigs contain more than 160 harmful chemicals.
Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff, literature, classic literature, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
“Wuthering Heights” hit theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day, but some can’t help but wonder if the film is…
Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
Galentine’s Day, the annual tradition of celebrating your friends, is right around the corner, and it’s not just for singles.
February 13, 2026
Jill Scott opens up about why it took more than a decade to release her new album “To Whom This…
February 13, 2026
Cardi B kicks off the 35-stop “Little Miss Drama” tour in Palm Desert, California, before heading to Las Vegas.
Cross, Aldis Hodge, Amazon Prime, Prime Video, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Amazon Prime’s hit crime thriller starring Aldis Hodge, “Cross,” has returned for a second season with an urgent theme at…
Tiffany Woods, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Tiffany Woods was convicted of second-degree murder in 2008 after the death of her newborn son after he was fed…
Gap, Harlem's Fashion Row, Black style, Black designers, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
This marks the second capsule collection Gap and Harlem’s Fashion Row have released since their partnership first began in 2019.
Shedly Apollon, Florida, Black mothers, Black babies, theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
Shedly Apollon was headed to a prenatal massage on her birthday on Feb. 6 when she plunged her car into…
Issa Rae, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Issa Rae reflects on the rise of her career through YouTube and what it took to bet on her dream…
Keke Palmer, The Burbs, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Keke Palmer stars in ‘The Burbs’ as a new mom and housewife growing suspicious about her neighbors on Peacock.
klay thompson, megan thee stallion, thegrio.com
February 11, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion is headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan during a whirlwind, busy season for the rapper.
Laila Edwards, Winter Olympics, Black Olympians, Black hockey players, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
Laila Edwards landed the final goal of the game and the first of her Olympic career, securing a victory for…
Keion White, Lil Baby, Keion White shooting, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
49ers’ player Keion White suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle following an altercation with Lil Baby on Feb. 9.
February 10, 2026
AlzInColor launched in January, spearheaded by Deanna Darlington, to inspire others to speak up and share their experiences with Alzheimer's.
Ilia Malinin, Surya Bonaly, Winter Olympics, Black figure skaters, Black olympians, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Surya Bonaly successfully landed a backflip on one blade during the 1998 Winter Olympics despite knowing the move was banned.
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals
February 10, 2026
Ruth E. Carter is opening up about her legendary career as an award-winning, groundbreaking costume designer.
Target, Target ending DEI, DEI, Black-owned brands. Black brands, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Target’s new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, officially took the helm on Feb. 2 and has already announced major restructuring plans.
Jordan Chiles, Jordan Chiles bronze medal, Olympics, Black athletes, theGrio.com
February 10, 2026
Jordan Chiles won and was then stripped of her bronze medal after a technicality during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Maria Taylor, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
Maria Taylor presented the Lombardi Trophy to her former high school classmate, Mike Macdonald, during Super Bowl pre-game.