Black History Month

AP African American studies class, theGrio.com
The College Board is slamming the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis for criticism of its AP African American…
/ February 13, 2023
Democratic state lawmaker Justin J. Pearson of Tennessee
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson referred to his colleague as a "white supremacist" after being criticized for wearing a…
/ February 13, 2023
Barbara Lee race for Senate
Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat serving her 12th term, is gearing up to be the state’s first Black woman…
/ February 12, 2023
Carol's Daughter, Lisa Price, Marsai Martin, Carol's Daughter 30 Years, Black-owned Beauty, theGrio.com
Carol’s Daughter celebrates 30 years, new ambassador Marsai Martin, and the launch of its latest product line with a "Pajama…
/ February 12, 2023
Black History, biscuits and gravy, gravy, food history, sausage gravy, soul food, theGrio.com
Gravy may be a southern American staple, but it has meaning the world over. Do you know the savory roots…
/ February 12, 2023
Retired Mecklenburg County Judge Shirley Fulton made history as the first Black woman elected to a Superior Court seat in…
/ February 11, 2023
Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music SuperFest, Byron Allen SuperFest, variety show, Byron Allen, Superfest, theGrio.com
The classic variety show is remixed and makes its debut tonight as 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest'…
/ February 11, 2023
The city of Boston has appointed 10 members to its new Reparations Task Force, which will study the lasting effects…
/ February 10, 2023
SUPERFEST
The Super Bowl isn't the only big event this weekend. On Saturday night, 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music…
/ February 10, 2023
A child playing a toy guitar
Black Girl Freedom Week is a chance to celebrate the artistic vision of Black girls, femmes and gender-expansive youth across…
/ February 10, 2023
It was moved into Colonial Williamsburg, a Virginia museum that continues to expand its emphasis on African American history.
/ February 10, 2023
Opal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,“ became on Wednesday only the second Black person whose portrait will hang…
/ February 10, 2023