HBCU
Frederick S. Humphries' 16 years leading the school are known as its “golden years" that saw enrollment double and a…
Black History Month
As a part of our 'Black and Proud' series, theGrio caught up with Billy Porter, Rep. Maxine Waters and Dr.…
Black History Month
A Harriet Tubman monument is set to replace a Christopher Columbus statue that was removed from a national park in…
Black History Month
The legal team for Nikole Hannah-Jones has fired off a letter to UNC-Chapel Hill noting that she will not begin…
Black History Month
This Father’s Day, Zaire Wade shared heartfelt appreciation for his father, former NBA player Dwyane Wade and delivered a message…
Black History Month
Biden will host the unveiling of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's official White House portraits.
Black History Month
Jaden Smith and his charitable endeavors are set to be honored by UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability this…
Lifestyle
Detroit-based artist Rachelle Baker is behind the Google Doodle that was inspired by the Juneteenth holiday.
Black History Month
Former PBS TV host Tavis Smiley, who was accused of sexual misconduct returns to media with the purchase of an…
Black History Month
On June 19, 1865, union troops informed slaves in Galveston that they were free. Today, Juneteenth marks a symbolic end…
Black History Month
Opal Lee, also known as the ”Grandmother of Juneteenth,” watched her vision come to fruition as Juneteenth became a national…
Black History Month
South Dakota is the only state that has yet to recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or observance.