Black History Month

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Willie Ninja, Black history, thegrio.com
February 13, 2024
theGrio celebrates Willi Ninja, the Godfather of Vogue and one of Black history’s most influential artists and dancers.
Black History, Bert Williams, thegrio.com
February 12, 2024
TheGrio celebrates Bert Williams, the first African-American to obtain a lead role on Broadway in "Keeping Black History Alive."
February 9, 2024
A silent short shot in 1898, "Something Good - Negro Kiss" is the first film featuring footage of African Americans…
February 9, 2024
"Lucky" Luciano was no match for Carter, who years earlier was the first Black woman to graduate from Fordham University…
February 8, 2024
From recognizing Walt Disney's signature as a child to pursuing his dream job, Floyd's story is one of triumph and…
February 7, 2024
Get ready to unravel the untold narrative of Sesame Street, a show that transcends boundaries and surpasses mere entertainment.
February 6, 2024
Target will stop selling a learning game focused on civil rights leaders after a now-viral TikTok user highlighted some notable…
February 6, 2024
Learn about Jerry Lawson, a Black gaming visionary, who developed the first home gaming system with interchangeable cartridges.
February 5, 2024
Join us as we shine a spotlight on Marie Van Brittan Brown, the unsung hero who invented the very first…
February 4, 2024
LWho doesn't love a good biopic film. Listen in as hosts Chelsea LeMore-Monroe and Jahliel Thurman break down the Top…
A worried person stands before a wall reading "Black History Month!"
February 2, 2024
This survival guide will help you survive the 29 days of white nonsense you are sure to encounter during Black…
February 2, 2024
Target will no longer sell a kids' educational item after it wrongly IDed Booker T. Washington, Carter G. Woodson, and…
February 2, 2024
Marshall "Major" Taylor overcame racism to become the world's greatest cyclist and first Black global superstar.
February 2, 2024
Learn how a NASA employee turned his passion for tinkering into a revolutionary water gun that became a sensation.
James Baldwin, Google, Google Doodle, Black History Month, Black writers, Black activists, civil rights movement, theGrio.com
February 1, 2024
In honor of Black History Month and James Baldwin's centennial birthday, Google unveiled a Doodle in his honor.
January 31, 2024
Listen in as hosts Chelsea LeMore-Monroe and Ahmeer Holt discuss the Top 3 songs that represent Black Joy.
A woman lifts her glasses as she looks at a laptop screen in surprise
January 30, 2024
I have gotten some weird and concerning pitches from publicists and PR firms before, but this one takes the cake. 
Black History Month London
October 13, 2023
A west London council has sparked controversy after announcing that it will not acknowledge or celebrate Black History Month.
March 28, 2023
After years of screenings, the film is under review after a white parent complained it may teach that white people…
March 1, 2023
Madison College held a Black History Month fashion show that featured styles created by students who highlighted their respective cultures.