Black History Month

Byron Allen thegrio.com
Allen Media CEO and chairman Byron Allen acquires 12 stations from Gray TV in an all-cash deal for $380M it…
/ April 29, 2021
Pollution
A new study on fine particulate matter reveals that highways, construction sites, and electric utilities are polluting Black communities.
/ April 28, 2021
Simone Biles thegrio.com
Simone Biles is leaving her Nike partnership behind to pursue a more values-aligned opportunity with Athleta, a woman-run activewear brand.
/ April 23, 2021
Ma'Khia Bryant thegrio.com
Dr. Stacey Patton, who recounts her personal experiences in the foster care system, says the tragedy of Ma'khia Bryant is…
/ April 23, 2021
This Earth Day, we're celebrating just a few #BlackandGreen leaders who've made a mark on the climate movement.
/ April 22, 2021
Bruce's beach thegrio.com
After a long campaign, the historically Black Bruce's Beach is finally being returned to the descendants of its owners.
/ April 21, 2021
The bronze statue was modeled after a photograph of Joseph Vaughn walking on campus after he enrolled 56 years ago.
/ April 18, 2021
Veterans of color are pushing for elected officials to move on voting rights and demilitarizing police departments across the country.
/ April 13, 2021
football thegrio.com
A video showed members of a high school football team forcing one of their Black players to sit in a…
/ April 13, 2021
The University of North Carolina is aiming to add new names to three buildings on its flagship Chapel Hill campus…
/ April 11, 2021
For the most part, they go into reporter mode, concentrating on observing and figuring out what the day’s story is…
/ April 10, 2021
Lawmakers take heed to demands for fuller Black history lessons beyond what was already offered with some states taking action.
/ April 10, 2021