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International African American Museum, IAAM, Black History, thegrio.com
March 5, 2023
Opening in tandem with the observance of Juneteenth, Charleston's new International African American Museum has been 20 years in the…
Willard Motley, Black authors, Knock on Any Door, Archibald Motley, Humphrey Bogart, theGrio.com
February 28, 2023
Willard Motley, a Black writer from Chicago, has been largely ignored by scholars of literature, particularly of Black and gay…
February 20, 2023
This Black History Month took on a new meaning for Democrats in protest of Republican bans on Black history in…
February 18, 2023
“New Jersey will proudly teach our kids that Black History is American History,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in announcing course…
Old Harbour High School Jamaica
February 16, 2023
One of Manhattan's last segregated schoolhouses, known as Colored School No. 4, has struggled for years to gain landmark protection.
February 16, 2023
The Rev. Al Sharpton led a march to the Florida Capitol on Wednesday to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis' rejection of…
February 15, 2023
Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one…
AP African American studies class, theGrio.com
February 13, 2023
The College Board is slamming the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis for criticism of its AP African American…
Carol's Daughter, Lisa Price, Marsai Martin, Carol's Daughter 30 Years, Black-owned Beauty, theGrio.com
February 12, 2023
Carol’s Daughter celebrates 30 years, new ambassador Marsai Martin, and the launch of its latest product line with a "Pajama…
Black History, biscuits and gravy, gravy, food history, sausage gravy, soul food, theGrio.com
February 12, 2023
Gravy may be a southern American staple, but it has meaning the world over. Do you know the savory roots…
Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music SuperFest, Byron Allen SuperFest, variety show, Byron Allen, Superfest, theGrio.com
February 11, 2023
The classic variety show is remixed and makes its debut tonight as 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest'…
SUPERFEST
February 10, 2023
The Super Bowl isn't the only big event this weekend. On Saturday night, 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music…
February 10, 2023
It was moved into Colonial Williamsburg, a Virginia museum that continues to expand its emphasis on African American history.
February 9, 2023
Hillcrest High School students told WBMA-TV they were allegedly ordered to omit key moments such as slavery and the civil rights…
February 8, 2023
U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts was the first judge to address the lack of Blacks in federal juries in the…
Byron Allen Comedy and Music SuperFest, variety show, theGrio.com
February 8, 2023
John Legend, Kenan Thompson and more perform as Byron Allen presents the first-ever "Comedy and Music SuperFest."
Biscuits, Black History, Community, Culture, Heritage, theGrio.com
February 5, 2023
Food is more than sustenance; many dishes that are synonymous with Black culture in America are cross-cultural, like the well-loved…
Yasuke
February 2, 2023
Yasuke, the first non-Japanese person to hold the rank of samurai, is not widely known in world history.
February 2, 2023
The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky was created to help educators put Black Kentucky residents in their lessons.
A Taste of Chocolate, Ben's Chili Bowl, Black-Owned Restaurants, theGrio.com
February 1, 2023
theGrio’s new series, “A Taste of Chocolate,” launches with a look at the iconic D.C. eatery Ben’s Chili Bowl.