Black History Month

Howard University, theGrio.com
Howard's move comes as state legislators are banning books by Black authors and working to eliminate the teaching of critical…
/ February 28, 2022
The recently taped "Martin" reunion special, hosted by Affion Crockett, is slated to air on BET+ later this year.
/ February 28, 2022
Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895), 1850s.
Famed Harvard historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. is calling for the face of Frederick Douglass to be added to a…
/ February 27, 2022
I know, I know. The idea that "New Jack City" is a movie that has anything to do with solid…
/ February 27, 2022
American Airlines honors Bessie Coleman thegrio.com
The Illinois Black Hall of Fame celebrates notable figures who helped cultivate the state’s rich cultural history.
/ February 26, 2022
The 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' co-stars sit down with theGrio to share what makes their decade-long romance work.
/ February 26, 2022
As Black History Month comes to a close, these varied perspectives on Black history are worth reading year-round.
/ February 26, 2022
White House Black History Month Exhibit
The White House welcomed theGrio to the East Wing to exclusively view its weeks-long Black History Month exhibit.
/ February 26, 2022
"The Wood" is one of my favorite movies. Maybe it’s because I could see my younger self and friends in…
/ February 26, 2022
Streamed live on Facebook, the awards celebrated leaders fighting against educational racism and censorship.
/ February 25, 2022
Ruth E. Carter
The first Black woman to win a Best Costume Design Oscar will be honored at a special ceremony and exhibit…
/ February 24, 2022