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Nash and Betts - theGrio
February 25, 2022
Niecy Nash and her wife, singer/songwriter Jessica Betts, have made history as the first same-sex couple to cover Essence.
University of Houston, theGrio.com
February 25, 2022
The University of Houston has been sued on behalf of three students claiming they feel constrained in what they can…
February 25, 2022
Black women are overrepresented in the workforce yet underrepresented in their opportunity, according to recent research.
February 25, 2022
Streamed live on Facebook, the awards celebrated leaders fighting against educational racism and censorship.
February 25, 2022
John S. Chase, the first Black graduate of the University of Texas School of Architecture, is being remembered and honored.
February 25, 2022
Burrough, 73, the former Houston Oilers receiver who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday at…
February 24, 2022
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday.
Ruth E. Carter
February 24, 2022
The first Black woman to win a Best Costume Design Oscar will be honored at a special ceremony and exhibit…
February 24, 2022
For Black History Month before it ends, People Magazine compiled products from Oprah Winfrey's last "My Favorite Things" list. 
February 24, 2022
The wave of bomb threats on HBCU campuses has reignited concerns about the rise of domestic terrorism and its connection…
Shedrick Pelt thegrio.com
February 24, 2022
Shedrick Pelt remembers the endless waves of flags and red hats on Jan. 6, 2021, as the crowd moved along…
Da Brat BB Judy thegrio.com
February 24, 2022
Chicago rapper Da Brat marries her fiancée Jesseca "BB Judy" Dupart in a wedding attended by Jermaine Dupri and LisaRaye…
February 24, 2022
Corey Borner, who was paralyzed in 2009, is inspiring Texas doctors as he uses an exoskeleton suit to move his…
February 24, 2022
As expected, the majority of Ye's newest collaborative drop sold out almost instantly—but what exactly are we buying?
February 24, 2022
Wanda Cooper-Jones will award $3,000 scholarships to six Brunswick High School students in honor of her son, a 2012 graduate.