Culture Watch

Alvin Pettit's nearly 14-foot Tubman statue will be the first of a Black woman who is a historical figure in…
/ November 1, 2023
Cheescake Factory TikTok, Where not to go on a first date?, Places not to take someone on a first date, Cheesecake Factory Date theGrio.com
The ongoing social media debate about dating at The Cheesecake Factory and other chain restaurants, explained.
/ October 27, 2023
John Legend new app, John Legend recommendation app, It's Good John Legend, John Legend tech theGrio.com
John Legend launches a new recommendation app that allows users to explore food and travel recommendations from friends and celebrities.
/ October 17, 2023
Michael Jackson jacket auction, Shaquille O'Neal Reebok, Allen Iverson Reebok, Pat McGrath Google pop-up, Savage X Fenty Seamless collection theGrio.com
This week in style, Michael Jackson item hits auction block, Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson join Reebok, Ruth E. Carter,…
/ October 14, 2023
The Black Family statue San Diego, California
The historic "The Black Family" statue in in San Diego's Black neighborhood is finally being restored after two years of…
/ October 12, 2023
A new Happy Birthday song that turns the traditional tune into an R&B and hop-hop event has taken the internet…
/ September 26, 2023
For breakdancers like Carmarry Hall and Jeffrey Mike Louis, breaking's debut at the Paris Games next year is about preserving…
/ September 22, 2023
The limited-edition EBONY issue will include original cover stories featuring Lil' Kim, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and Swizz…
/ September 14, 2023
HBCU Classics are a beloved staple in the Black community. More than just competitions, they are a gathering point for fellowship…
/ September 13, 2023
Iconoclast dinner experience, IDE, Lowcountry cuisine, Chef Bernard Bennett, Lezli Levene Harvell, South Carolina, land loss, Montage Palmetto Bluffs, Black chefs, theGrio.com
The Iconoclast Dinner Experience's "13 Million Acres" travels to South Carolina's Lowcountry to highlight a shared history of land loss.
/ September 7, 2023
Ann Lowe, Elizabeth Way, Winterthur, Black designers, Black dressmakers, Black culture, Black fashion, Black wedding dress designer, Black history, theGrio.com
The Black designer was “society’s best-kept secret” until renewed interest in Black history shed some light.
/ September 5, 2023
West Indian Day Parade, Caribbean carnival, Labor Day, Caribbean history, Caribbean traditions, J'Ouvert, Jab, Soca, Reggae, Caribbean culture, West Indian-Americans, theGrio.com
Treasured carnival traditions derived from Caribbean history now appear at New York's annual West Indian Labor Day Parade.
/ September 4, 2023