Black Historical Figures

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The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray, Belle da Costa Greene, Black history, Black historical novels, The Personal Librarian authors, theGrio.com
December 11, 2024
Bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray have a new novel in the works while celebrating the millionth sale…
Baseball player Jackie Robinson, thegrio.com
September 23, 2024
Honoring the Black trailblazers whose courage, innovation, and resilience left an indelible mark on history and inspired generations.
Bessie Coleman Barbie theGrio.com
January 26, 2023
The doll was released ahead of Black History month and in celebration of the groundbreaking aviator’s birthday.
Lena Horne Forever Stamp thegrio.com
February 5, 2018
[griojw id=”eu4Dxe0O” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] When you hit the post office this month, make sure to ask for a very special stamp
February 26, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Photographer Eunique Jones' photo series, 'Because of them, we can...' , has made a splash on the…
February 20, 2013
theGRIO Q&A - Ida B. Wells was one of the most prominent black journalists and newspaper editors at the time…