Black History Month

Bray School, oldest US schoolhouse for Black children, moving to museum

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Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ gets Texas portrait

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Students walk out after told to limit Black History program

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Only Black designer in Italy’s fashion chamber quits Milan Fashion Week citing lack of inclusion

The only Black designer belonging to Italy’s fashion chamber withdrew Wednesday from this month’s Milan Fashion Week.
/ February 9, 2023

Mahomes, Hurts aware of significance of this Super Bowl duel

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black QBs to face off in a Super Bowl.
/ February 9, 2023

Sylvia’s, The World Famous Soul Food Kitchen: ‘Legacy’ 

TheGrio’s new series, “Legacy,” launches with a look at Harlem's very own, Sylvia’s Restaurant.
/ February 8, 2023
Byron Allen Comedy and Music SuperFest, variety show, theGrio.com

Byron Allen on ‘Comedy & Music Superfest’: ‘We just want to make you laugh’

John Legend, Kenan Thompson and more perform as Byron Allen presents the first-ever "Comedy and Music SuperFest."
/ February 8, 2023

Black History Month shines light on efforts making it harder to discuss race in schools

Black History Month has shined a light on restrictive laws that make it harder for teachers to talk about race…
/ February 7, 2023
The statue of Robert E Lee with a banner that reads "Black Lives Matter"

Black History Month’s theme this year is Black Resistance. Here’s why it matters more than ever.

Understanding resistance and how to resist effectively requires knowledge of Black history and its integral role in American history.
/ February 7, 2023

Report highlights difficulty Black people face in getting a mortgage

With falling housing prices and rising interest rates, it's not an easy time to be a new homeowner in America.…
/ February 7, 2023