Black History Month

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

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

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28 Days of Black Movies: A scientifically sound theory about how Taraji Henson’s character got on that boat in Tyler Perry’s ‘Acrimony’

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Excited for Bridgerton’s new season? They’ve also got a new season in store—literally

The Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix hit is also launching a new pop-up shop inspired by its second season at Bloomingdale's.
/ February 17, 2022

‘I’m not just bipolar’: How one woman found life on the other side of her diagnosis.

Two-time suicide survivor Paige Gaines learned to thrive with bipolar disorder diagnosis. Now, she helps others do the same.
/ February 17, 2022

5 reasons to watch ‘One Thousand Years of Slavery’

Currently airing on The Smithsonian Channel, the four-part docuseries "One Thousand Years of Slavery" is a much-watch this month.
/ February 17, 2022
The New York Renaissance

The New York Rens: How the first Black-owned pro basketball team paved the way for the NBA

History indeed can repeat itself. Lord knows we’re seeing that again in Black America’s back-and-forth battle against racism. 
/ February 17, 2022
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10 best Black music producers ever

theGrio compiled its list of the 10 best Black music producers in history, excluding Quincy Jones, but only because he's…
/ February 16, 2022

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cornel West among instructors for free MasterClass offered for Black History Month

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cornel West and Angela Davis are among the instructors for free MasterClass offered for Black History Month.
/ February 16, 2022
Actors Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington in "Django Unchained"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Django Unchained’ is a Black romance film like no other

Yes, "Django Unchained" is a Black film. Its story centers on the life of a Black character, and it has…
/ February 16, 2022

When the Met Gala returns in May, so will more recognition of Black creatives

The second half of The Met's "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" features Janicza Bravo, Julie Dash, Regina King, Ann…
/ February 16, 2022
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Race War One: The secret history of the national slave revolt

Moses Dickson, one of the most important but overlooked people in Black history, was born on April 5, 1824, in…
/ February 16, 2022

LeVar Burton wants you to ‘read banned books!’

The beloved 'Reading Rainbow' host addressed the current censorship battle in a skit for 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'
/ February 16, 2022
Valerie Boyd

Valerie Boyd, biographer of Zora Neale Hurston, has died at 58

The acclaimed academic also edited an upcoming collection of journals by Alice Walker, who called her "one of the best…
/ February 15, 2022

Ice-T and Cheerios have joined forces to get America moving

The campaign features workouts lead by Ice-T and sees a return of the cereal's cherished heart shaped oats.
/ February 15, 2022