Events

Afropunk Miami theGrio.com
After a long hiatus, Afropunk Miami brought its flavor to the southern Florida city with an emphasis on avant-garde style.
/ June 4, 2022
The Roots Picnic returns to Philly after two years virtual with performances by Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Rakim and Mary J.…
/ June 3, 2022
The upcoming Netflix documentary produced by Kenya Barris is set to premiere later this month, and theGrio has a first…
/ June 3, 2022
Opera in the Rock's season begins in September with its "Masked Gala," featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves.
/ June 2, 2022
The third annual Black Birders Week is in full swing, presenting a slate of online activities, workshops and in-person events.
/ June 1, 2022
BET announced the nominations for the 2022 BET Awards, led by Doja Cat with six nominations, and Ari Lennox with…
/ May 31, 2022
Family hiking with grand children (10-13) Blue Ridge Mountains in background
Date My City is reviving the cultural identity of Black communities in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
/ May 24, 2022
The Momference is a multiday conference for mothers of color (largely millennials), created and curated by District Motherhued.
/ May 22, 2022
The Notorious BIG thegrio.com
The late Notorious B.I.G. will be get a 50th birthday tribute at the Empire State Building, with lighting and a…
/ May 19, 2022
2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Night 2 - Show
Three people were treated for minor injuries at the Lovers and Friends Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
/ May 16, 2022
"The Sugar Shack," the iconic Ernie Barnes painting also on Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" LP, was sold to Bill…
/ May 16, 2022
Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant theGrio.com
Real Housewives of Potomac stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon shared their thoughts on motherhood at theGrio's D.C. gala.
/ May 8, 2022