Black History Month

LeVar Burton wants you to ‘read banned books!’

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Valerie Boyd

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

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

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Actors Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Danny Aiello in "Harlem Nights"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Harlem Nights’ is an all-star Black comedy classic

The big names in the cast of "Harlem Nights" alone draws you in. Come for the people. Stay for the…
/ February 15, 2022

Law & Order’ cast on 2022 revival: ‘The mothership is back, baby’

Law & Order is officially on its way back! Over 30 years after it first premiered, the iconic first iteration…
/ February 15, 2022
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Sergio Hudson’s statement for Spring/Summer 2022? Animal print is a neutral

Sergio Hudson, designer of the stunning ensemble Michelle Obama wore to Biden's inauguration, cites safari as his inspiration this NYFW.
/ February 14, 2022

The 1000 Black Scientists list honors Black excellence and innovation

The list is designed to increase the visibility of Black scientists and their work as well as inspire a new…
/ February 14, 2022
A scene from "Waiting to Exhale"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Waiting to Exhale’ is the romantic drama in which sisters choose themselves

When Terry McMillan’s "Waiting to Exhale" came out in 1992, I bought it and read it three times in a…
/ February 14, 2022

‘Love is active’: How Raymar and Alicia Hampshire are building a ‘balanced’ marriage

The grad school sweethearts join theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
/ February 14, 2022

Archivists to study barbershop’s civil rights artifacts

One of the artifacts gathered from the barbershop is the receipt from the poll tax Linton paid to vote in…
/ February 13, 2022
Harriet Tubman’s portrait on the front of the $20 bill

US Treasury Confirms Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Coming in 2030

The US Treasury confirms that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill, but you'll have to wait until 2030.…
/ February 13, 2022

Have you heard of Black Love Day?

February 13 marks another holiday during Black History Month, intended to celebrate our love of the Black community, culture and…
/ February 13, 2022

What are you and your girls doing this Galentine’s Day?

February 13 marks the annual celebration of female friendship—and theGrio has a list of ways you can celebrate!
/ February 13, 2022
Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise, Vivica A. Fox and Jada Pinkett Smith in "Set It Off"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Set It Off’ depicts a perfect example of what we mean by ‘ride or die’ friendships

Black women's friendships are built different. We go hard for each other. We hold each other up. It’s that deep.
/ February 13, 2022

‘Don’t forget to have fun’: Ernest Owens and Barry Johnson on playing the long game in love

The newly married couple joins theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
/ February 12, 2022