Black History Month

Hey, Hollywood, adapt these black stories ASAP! (SLIDESHOW)

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theGrio's 100 slideshow: Trailblazers in the arts

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African-American history museum to open in 2015

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TheGrio's 100: Desiree Rogers, From White House to CEO of Johnson Publishing

theGRIO'S 100 - Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama's first year and a half in…
/ February 21, 2012

The top 10 worst US presidents for black America (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - These presidents failed black America by either being indifferent, ineffective or hostile when dealing with crises like slavery,…
/ February 20, 2012

President's Day: Which US presidents owned slaves?

Here it is again, the intersection of Presidents Day and Black History Month. Eight of our early presidents, beginning with…
/ February 20, 2012

The top 10 best US presidents for black America (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - America has had 44 presidents, each of whom has had varying degrees of influence, for better or worse,…
/ February 20, 2012

Priscilla's story: detailed slave records link one African-American family to remarkable ancestor

VIDEO - The Martin family knows something about themselves that few if any families will ever learn about their past.…
/ February 20, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Melissa Harris-Perry, bringing race and politics to the forefront

theGRIO's 100 - After guest-hosting for MSNBC's 'Rachel Maddow Show' and appearing on MSNBC and NBC for years, Melissa Harris-Perry…
/ February 19, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Maya Rudolph, comedienne on big and small screen

theGRIO's 100 - Actress and comedienne Maya Rudolph has been making us laugh for more than a decade...
/ February 18, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Elisabeth Omilami, living her parent's legacy through feeding the hungry

theGRIOs 100 - Elisabeth Omilami has dedicated her life helping others. After her father passed away, Omilami took over his…
/ February 17, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Sonya Arrington, works to end teen violence after son's murder

theGRIO's 100 - Sonya Arrington started Mothers Against Teen Violence, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about teen violence, after…
/ February 16, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Marcia Anderson, first black woman to hold major general rank in the U.S. Army

theGRIOs 100 - Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson is the first black woman to hold her rank in the history of…
/ February 16, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Janet Mock, changing perspectives on gender nonconformity

theGRIO's 100 - Born and raised Charles Mock, Janet Mock bucked societal norms early on...
/ February 15, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson, a 'voice for the voiceless'

theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Frederica Wilson has made a great name for herself as she represents the 17th congressional district…
/ February 15, 2012