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February 7, 2022
In partnership with Afrofuturist scholars, the iconic concert hall will produce an over-80-event festival launching Feb. 12.
Chuck D thegrio.com
February 7, 2022
Public Enemy front-man Chuck D spoke with theGrio about his new audio project with Audible, 'Songs That Shook the Planet'
February 6, 2022
The wave of bans on educational materials about race prompted students across the county to take their education into their…
Akwaaba DC
February 6, 2022
This amenity-rich suite of properties is also rich in Black legacy are the perfect places to recharge this Black History…
February 5, 2022
Whether you’re passing the mic or coming to a safe stop at the light, remember: a Black person made it…
A scene from "You Got Served"
February 5, 2022
What I’m about to say may sound a little bit crazy but for my life it’s true: "You Got Served"…
February 4, 2022
Kanye West wants February changed to 'Black Future Month,' while T-Pain says Black history should be all year long.
Mary McLeod Bethune
February 2, 2022
This is the origin story of critical race theory, the great migration and the civil rights movement.
February 2, 2022
From educational history specials to animated series, theGrio has you covered with series for kids to watch during Black History…
February 2, 2022
From new releases to modern classics, these children's books were written to educate, empower and inspire Black children.
Ruby Bridges
February 2, 2022
From fighting for racial justice to conquering the business world, these young Black trailblazers all broke barriers before turning 20.
February 1, 2022
On the first day of Black History Month, Sen. Booker introduced the Senate version of Bowman's African American History Act.
Black history vs. CRT
February 1, 2022
Black History Month 2022 arrives in the middle of a war against Black history that its enemies are winning.
January 25, 2022
The William Hall Academy in Prince George’s County is home to a new mural paying tribute to the Underground Railroad.
Birmingham Church Rally
January 17, 2022
Though the King holiday is on the books now, it took the better part of two decades to make MLK…
January 17, 2022
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life should be a motivating force for Americans to advance his legacy, President Biden said on…
December 30, 2021
On Dec. 30 the 5th day of Kwanzaa is celebrated. The principle we honor on that day is the principle…
December 30, 2021
Preservation Hall was the first fully integrated music venue in the South, according to an obituary written by her son,…
Rep. Patricia Morgan tweet
December 29, 2021
Writer Michael Harriot courageously tracks down the "Black friend" described in Rhode Island State Rep. Patricia Morgan's now viral tweet.
Tulsa Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race Massacre
December 29, 2021
On the fourth day of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa, or cooperative economics, is the principle being celebrated by encouraging people to prosper…