Black History Month

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Five interesting facts about historically Black colleges and universities

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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 

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Willie O'Ree thegrio.com

Willie O’Ree shattered hockey’s color barrier

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Howard University, theGrio.com

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

28 Days of Black Movies: Let’s talk about ‘ATL’ so we can talk about Omeretta The Great’s song ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ and what is or isn’t Atlanta

One of my biggest regrets in life was giving up my 404 area code on my cell phone number. Even…
/ February 25, 2022

Color Of Change Honors Educators and Activists Protecting Black History

Streamed live on Facebook, the awards celebrated leaders fighting against educational racism and censorship.
/ February 25, 2022
Ruth E. Carter

Ruth E. Carter to be honored with an NAACP ‘Vanguard’ Award

The first Black woman to win a Best Costume Design Oscar will be honored at a special ceremony and exhibit…
/ February 24, 2022