Black History Month

Howard and Morgan State faced off in NBA’s inaugural HBCU Classic at All-Star weekend

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Byron Allen thegrio.com

Byron Allen sits down with CBS ‘Sunday Morning’ to talk setting the example for future business leaders

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28 Days of Black Movies: I love ‘Posse.’ Here are 5 reasons to watch it that have nothing to do with Salli Richardson, who is TOTALLY in this movie

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Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre is breaking the ‘marble ceiling’ at the White House

Jean-Pierre is the first openly queer Black woman of Haitian descent serving as White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary.
/ February 19, 2022

This Black History Month, teach your children the true story of Juneteenth

Alice Faye Duncan speaks with the Grio about her new picture book, which tells the story of Juneteenth advocate Opal…
/ February 19, 2022

28 Days of Black Movies: 5 absolutely serious and culturally resonant reasons to watch ‘My Side Piece Hit the Lotto’

One of my favorite pastimes is firing up Amazon Prime and perusing the collection of Black films available.
/ February 19, 2022
Craig Robinson Hulu thegrio.com

Craig Robinson’s new EP says Black History Month is too short

Craig Robinson’s new EP calls out Black History Month for being too ‘short,’ serves as extension of his Hulu series,…
/ February 18, 2022

Maurice Hines doc covers his storied career, complex relationship with brother Gregory

The new Starz documentary, 'Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back' follows the life of the Tony-nominated dancer/actor
/ February 18, 2022

Dayton OH, museum exhibit supports Black artists and community stalwarts

Dayton Skyscrapers, in Dayton, Ohio, honors Black artists and local African Americans who make a difference in the community.
/ February 18, 2022
Beenie Man thegrio.com

Sound Clash to ‘Verzuz’: the history of how Caribbean music competition influenced Black American music culture

TheGrio breaks down how hip-hop culture and the Verzuz series were heavily influenced by the sound clash, originating from 1950s…
/ February 18, 2022
Soul Food

28 Days of Black Movies: I will never ever leave a towel on a stove because of ‘Soul Food’

I don’t feel like the movie "Soul Food," the 1997 family dramedy starring Vivica Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long,…
/ February 18, 2022

It’s Black History Month—what are you wearing to celebrate?

In honor of a month celebrating Black excellence, theGrio has six suggestions for Black-owned brands to shop in February and…
/ February 17, 2022
Disney thegrio.com

Disney World and Disneyland announce ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ for Black History Month

Disney is celebrating Black History Month as both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced "Celebrate Soulfully."
/ February 17, 2022
NMAAHC thegrio.com

Why DC’s Black Smithsonian is a gift that keeps on giving

theGrio talks about the National Museum of African American History and Culture and how it demands multiple visits for maximum…
/ February 17, 2022
Oscar Peterson thegrio.com

Oscar Peterson doc is a deep dive into the life and music of the legendary jazz pianist

The new Oscar Peterson documentary on Hulu shows the far-reaching importance, and the toil, of being a legendary jazz pianist.
/ February 17, 2022