Black History Month

Bayard Rustin

This month, be sure to celebrate Black History’s hidden figures

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28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Stomp the Yard’ features one of the most textbook displays of nonsensical Black pride; it’s almost beautiful.

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Macy Gray’s version of national anthem at NBA All-Star game grabs internet’s attention  

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June Ambrose

From Puffy to Puma, June Ambrose has always held ‘High Court’

Ambrose discussed her legendary career with theGrio ahead of her second collection as creative director for Puma Women’s Hoops.
/ February 21, 2022

28 Days of Black Movies: I wonder if ‘Hav Plenty’ would be as popular as it is if it were released today (I doubt it)

"Hav Plenty," the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me.
/ February 21, 2022

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

Howard University narrowly beat Morgan State University during the NBA's inaugural HBCU Classic on Saturday, February 19.
/ February 20, 2022
Byron Allen thegrio.com

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

Media mogul Byron Allen sat with CBS "Sunday Morning" to discuss being a role model for Black entrepreneurs in an…
/ February 20, 2022

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

I don’t even know if "Posse" is any good, but I’ve probably seen it a smooth hundred times. Maybe you…
/ February 20, 2022
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