Black History Month

University of Alabama building to share names of KKK leader, first Black student

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21st SCAD Savannah Film Festival - Day 7

Remembering André: The fashion trailblazer earned his place in Black history

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28 Days of Black Movies: An homage to Lil Saint, the realest, downest character in the dancingest movie, ‘You Got Served’

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9 great precolonial African kings you need to know

Western education regularly overlooks these monarchs, but theGrio never will. Meet the African kings who deserve recognition.
/ February 4, 2022
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Our food is our history

Benbow reflects on how soul food grounds Black families by building a bridge from the past through the present and…
/ February 4, 2022

Detroit chefs create African diaspora lunches for Black History Month

The initiative highlighting  the food, culture and contributions of the African Diaspora focuses on Black Health and wellness this year.
/ February 4, 2022
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Visits Marian Anderson Residence Museum Discussing Her Inclusion On 5 Dollar Bill

10 Black history films and docs to watch right now

Black History Month is underway, and the top streaming services and channels have compiled hours and hours of content for…
/ February 4, 2022

Kanye West, T-Pain share opposition to Black History Month

Kanye West wants February changed to 'Black Future Month,' while T-Pain says Black history should be all year long.
/ February 4, 2022
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India Arie talks about why she quit Spotify

India Arie is speaking out on her decision to pull her music from Spotify amid outcry over Joe Rogan having…
/ February 4, 2022
The cast of "Jean of the Joneses"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Jean of the Joneses’ is a pleasantly awkward, bizarre ride through uncovering family secrets and unpacking intergenerational trauma

I came across "Jean of the Joneses" the way I discover lots of Black movies: skimming Amazon Prime for cover…
/ February 4, 2022
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Civil Rights Trail recognizes three children who integrated New Orleans schools

The newest marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail honors the McDonogh Three, the Black students to integrate McDonogh 19…
/ February 3, 2022
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We need to talk about Black women and high-functioning depression

Following the death of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Black women must talk about their struggles with high-functioning depression.
/ February 3, 2022
Actors Halle Berry and Eddie Murphy in "Boomerang"

28 Days of Black Movies: 10 quotables from ‘Boomerang’ that are still in rotation today

Even though I was 12 going on 13 when Boomerang was released to theaters in July 1992, it managed to…
/ February 3, 2022

New doll gets kids excited about computer science

Somi hopes to inspire African American and girls of color to see computer science and technology as viable career paths.
/ February 2, 2022

Prime Video drops sneak peak for upcoming hip-hop comedy docuseries ‘Phat Tuesdays’

Prime Video drops sneak peak at upcoming hip-hop comedy docuseries, 'Phat Tuesdays,' about all-Black stand-up night at The Comedy Store.
/ February 2, 2022