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New Orleans Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras, When is New Orleans Mardi Gras? theGrio.com

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

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Esther Mahlangu, Esther Mahlangu exhibition, Esther Mahlangu Johannesburg, Esther Mahlangu South Africa, theGrio.com

South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

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Trailblazers in Fashion: The rise and impact of Black male models in the industry

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President Joe Biden delivers an emotional speech while honoring Queen Latifah, Spike Lee, Missy Elliott, and more

On Monday, President Joe Biden fought back tears while awarding the National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals.
/ October 22, 2024
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Jordan Brand is amplifying Black storytelling with StoryCorps’ ‘Brightness in Black’

Jordan Brand partners with StoryCorps to showcase the nuance, complexity, and richness of the Black experience.
/ October 17, 2024
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn breakdances at the Olympics, theGrio.com

Raygun deserves an Olympic gold medal for colonizing breakdancing

The unexpected star of the Olympic breaking competition reminded the world that Black culture can be imitated but never duplicated.
/ August 13, 2024

Breaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut. How will the competitors be judged?

Nine judges will score each breaker on technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality and originality; each accounts for 20% of the score.
/ August 8, 2024
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Black celebs add star power to the 2024 Paris Olympics

Stars like Angel Reese, Zendaya, Snoop Dogg and more gather to celebrate the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
/ July 26, 2024
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What, to Black Americans, is the 4th of July? A day with a history of resistance

The 4th of July may be synonymous with cookouts and fireworks, but since its inception, Black Americans have marked the…
/ July 4, 2024
Janet Jackson, Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination, theGrio.com

Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture

The festival kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, celebrating 30 years of entertainment and thought-provoking conversations.
/ July 3, 2024