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Stacey Abrams John Legend thegrio.com
May 28, 2021
The Tulsa Race Massacre event with John Legend and Stacey Abrams has been canceled citing “unexpected circumstances”
Byron Allen thegrio.com
May 25, 2021
Bryon Allen’s lawsuit against McDonald’s is one of accountability and the desire to create economic inclusion for the Black community.
Nikole Hannah Jones thegrio.com
May 19, 2021
The UNC Chapel Hill has reneged on a tenured position it offered to Pulitzer-winning journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Juneteenth thegrio.com
May 13, 2021
The Tribeca Film Festival will be celebrating the upcoming Juneteenth celebration and it will include Stacey Abrams being honored.
Bruce's Beach Park plaque stolen thegrio.com
May 2, 2021
60 Minutes+ correspondent Wesley Lowery traveled to Bruce’s Beach to report on efforts to return the land to the descendants…
May 1, 2021
Many Black Americans excluded from white-owned cemeteries built their own burial spaces, and their descendants are working to preserve them.
April 22, 2021
This Earth Day, we're celebrating just a few #BlackandGreen leaders who've made a mark on the climate movement.
April 20, 2021
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford announced the discovery of the historic home site of Harriet Tubman's father, Ben Ross.
April 10, 2021
Lawmakers take heed to demands for fuller Black history lessons beyond what was already offered with some states taking action.
April 10, 2021
Lee Elder joined Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter for the 2021 Masters, the first time he…
Hiram Rhodes Revels first
March 11, 2021
Against all odds and one year before the 15th Amendment, the first black male senator was appointed to serve in…
Barack Obama thegrio.com
March 11, 2021
Many famous African American politicians have made great strides, few have risen to garner national headlines or change the course…
March 7, 2021
This year’s commemoration comes as some states seek to roll back ballot access, while advocates try to revive a part…
March 5, 2021
Comcast executive Keesha Boyd is one of ten 'Black Women Amplified' theGrio is highlighting during Women's History Month.
February 25, 2021
Education leader and CEO of the Langston League Erica Buddington says Black history curriculum exists, but schools need to prioritize…
February 22, 2021
This article discusses what scholars and activists have to say about Black history curriculum: it's time to change the way…
"Orange Is The New Black" Final Season World Premiere
February 18, 2021
'Orange is the New Black' actress Danielle Brooks talks about how playing Mahalia Jackson in a Lifetime biopic came to…
Global Goal: Unite For Our Future - Summit
February 18, 2021
Billy Porter, Angelica Ross, and Tabitha Brown have been announced as AT&T Black Future Makers for Black History Month.
Judas Black Messiah movie thegrio.com
February 12, 2021
'Judas and the Black Messiah' opens in theaters and is also streaming on HBO Max. He's more on the real…
Alphonso David Human Rights Campaign thegrio.com
February 8, 2021
Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David is focused on policy and cultural change to help improve the lives of the…