Black History Month

Part 1 of theGrio’s Black History Month series explores the myths, misunderstandings and mischaracterizations of America’s slaveholding past.
/ February 13, 2024
Willie Ninja, Black history, thegrio.com
theGrio celebrates Willi Ninja, the Godfather of Vogue and one of Black history’s most influential artists and dancers.
/ February 13, 2024
Black History, Bert Williams, thegrio.com
TheGrio celebrates Bert Williams, the first African-American to obtain a lead role on Broadway in "Keeping Black History Alive."
/ February 12, 2024
National Geographic's documentary “The Space Race” chronicles the stories of Black astronauts — and their first pioneer, Ed Dwight.
/ February 10, 2024
A silent short shot in 1898, "Something Good - Negro Kiss" is the first film featuring footage of African Americans…
/ February 9, 2024
"Lucky" Luciano was no match for Carter, who years earlier was the first Black woman to graduate from Fordham University…
/ February 9, 2024
From recognizing Walt Disney's signature as a child to pursuing his dream job, Floyd's story is one of triumph and…
/ February 8, 2024
Get ready to unravel the untold narrative of Sesame Street, a show that transcends boundaries and surpasses mere entertainment.
/ February 7, 2024
What does the hairstyle popularized by Taylor Swift’s boo have to do with Black history, swag surfing and white culture’s…
/ February 6, 2024
Target will stop selling a learning game focused on civil rights leaders after a now-viral TikTok user highlighted some notable…
/ February 6, 2024
Learn about Jerry Lawson, a Black gaming visionary, who developed the first home gaming system with interchangeable cartridges.
/ February 6, 2024
Join us as we shine a spotlight on Marie Van Brittan Brown, the unsung hero who invented the very first…
/ February 5, 2024