Black History Month

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Beyond the broom: 7 ways to bring Black history to the altar

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‘Constantly learning’: Dominique Morisseau and J. Keys on enduring love

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Black health and wellness: Where do we go from here?

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Five interesting facts about historically Black colleges and universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) provided higher learning opportunities for African Americans in the wake of segregation after the
/ February 28, 2022

28 Days of Black Movies: I love ‘Boyz N the Hood’ with my whole heart, which is why I hate that it has one glaringly impossible plot device 

Like most folks who spent their teen years in the ’90s, "Boyz N the Hood" is part of my life.…
/ February 28, 2022
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Willie O’Ree shattered hockey’s color barrier

Willie O’Ree broke the barrier as the first Black hockey player in the National Hockey League in 1958, and he
/ February 28, 2022
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Howard University’s move to digitize Black newspapers fights whitewashing of history 

Howard's move comes as state legislators are banning books by Black authors and working to eliminate the teaching of critical…
/ February 28, 2022

‘Martin’ cast reunites to celebrate show’s 30th anniversary 

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.

It’s time to put Frederick Douglass’ face on U.S. dollar, Henry Louis Gates Jr. says

Famed Harvard historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. is calling for the face of Frederick Douglass to be added to a…
/ February 27, 2022

28 Days of Black Movies: 5 quotes from ‘New Jack City’ that I use on my parenting journey

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

Illinois Black Hall of Fame ceremonial groundbreaking at Governors State University

The Illinois Black Hall of Fame celebrates notable figures who helped cultivate the state’s rich cultural history.
/ February 26, 2022

Talking ‘Love and Marriage’ with reality stars Maurice and Kimmi Scott

The 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' co-stars sit down with theGrio to share what makes their decade-long romance work.
/ February 26, 2022

15 Black histories to read beyond Black History Month

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

theGrio tours The White House’s 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

28 Days of Black Movies: Y’all, Malinda Williams was a whole 29 years old playing a middle schooler in ‘The Wood’

"The Wood" is one of my favorite movies. Maybe it’s because I could see my younger self and friends in…
/ February 26, 2022