Black History Month

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February 29, 2024
We continue Keeping Black History Alive by shining a spotlight on Patricia Banks-Edmiston. the first Black flight attendant.
February 27, 2024
TheGrio commemorates the greatest American sprinter in history, Marshall Walter Taylor in ‘Keeping Black History Alive’.
Filmmaker Adrian Burrell
February 27, 2024
Filmmaker Adrian Burrell delivers a profound story on Black sharecroppers in the Deep South in his new documentary.
February 26, 2024
TheGrio commemorates the first Black supermodel and groundbreaker, Donyale Luna in ‘Keeping Black HistoryAlive’.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, theGrio.com
February 26, 2024
In the absence of congressional action, Dem governors are on the frontlines in the battle over the teachings of race…
Sanford Florida
February 23, 2024
The Florida city where Trayvon Martin died has a plan to address the racial tension that continues to plague communities.
February 23, 2024
TheGrio commemorates culinary historian, writer, and educator Michael W. Twitty in the latest "Keeping Black History Alive."
February 23, 2024
Part 2 of theGrio’s Black History Month series explores the myths, misunderstandings & mischaracterizations of the struggle for civil rights.
February 23, 2024
Thurman helped shape the Southern civil rights movement after he talked to Mahatma Gandhi in India about nonviolence.
February 22, 2024
TheGrio commemorates one of fashion’s most influential, the innovative Anne Lowe in the latest edition of 'Keeping Black History Alive'
February 20, 2024
TheGrio commemorates gender-bending musician and drag king, Gladys Bently,in the latest edition of ‘Keeping Black History Alive’.
Yale University slavery
February 20, 2024
In an effort to acknowledge and address its racist past, Yale University has issued an apology for its historical connection…
February 20, 2024
"Keeping Black History Alive" celebrates beauty influencer Jackie Aina, who's becoming one of social media’s most trusted voices.
February 17, 2024
"The Lion King" North American tour is underway, and in California, cast members are staging a Black History Month event.
Frederick Douglass, theGrio.com
February 16, 2024
Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., has introduced a resolution to present the family of abolitionist Frederick Douglass with a Congressional Gold…
Marques Brownlee TheGrio.com
February 16, 2024
TheGrio's "Keeping Black History Alive" celebrates tech influencer Marques Brownlee, who's made his way to the top of his game.
February 16, 2024
Ella Jo Baker fought tirelessly — and quietly — for civil rights, working with the most prominent organizations of the…
February 15, 2024
Check out these new documentaries for Black History Month that range from learning fun historical facts to exploring political deep…
February 15, 2024
Democrats and Republicans, aware of the importance of the Black vote. held dueling Black History Month celebrations.
February 14, 2024
Descendants and families of prominent Black civil rights leaders and historical figures convened at the White House for a historic…