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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's speech about her Supreme Court confirmation was a tribute to Black people who paved the way…
One of the things that infuriates me about most Hollywood versions of Black history is how they cast crotchety, old…
Nelson Hackett fled Fayetteville, Arkansas, on horseback in July 1841 seeking freedom in Canada, but he was extradited.
Scoey Mitchell’s brother confirmed he died Saturday of kidney failure during his stay at a healthcare facility in California.
Keke Palmer's latest film, Alice, is officially in theaters now, and theGrio caught up with the film star and Common,…
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Shalanda Young as the first Black woman director of the White House’s Office of Management…
In a survey of 1,300 Black Americans, approximately 20 percent found Black History Month promotions disingenuous and offensive.
Former schoolteacher Elizabeth Meaders' collection includes artifacts from before the Civil War to the present day.
A mural honoring George Floyd that was erected in the city where he grew up has been replaced with a…
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and league owners obviously don’t give a damn about the sport, its players or…
The 110-year-old theater will be renovated and renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre when it reopens later this year.
The Legacy Quilt exhibit kicked off during Black History Month and will end on Juneteenth, illustrating Black people's impact on…
Black History Month is ending but Black love is forever—and there are many ways to honor both your heritage and…
As we wrap up February's 'Mighty Love' series, the Tony-nominated playwright and her musician husband share their 23-year love story.
Howard's move comes as state legislators are banning books by Black authors and working to eliminate the teaching of critical…
I know, I know. The idea that "New Jack City" is a movie that has anything to do with solid…
The 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' co-stars sit down with theGrio to share what makes their decade-long romance work.
As Black History Month comes to a close, these varied perspectives on Black history are worth reading year-round.
Niecy Nash and her wife, singer/songwriter Jessica Betts, have made history as the first same-sex couple to cover Essence.
Streamed live on Facebook, the awards celebrated leaders fighting against educational racism and censorship.