Black History Month

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October 1, 2022
A 1958 photograph of Black artists in Harlem will be recreated with emerging Black artists for the UK's Black History…
August 25, 2022
First celebrated in 1979, Black August was created to commemorate Black Panther George Jackson’s fight for Black liberation.
July 17, 2022
U.S. District Judge James Peterson said the parents failed to show evidence that their civil rights were violated by the…
March 18, 2022
In southwest Louisiana, one beautiful, colorful quilt does more than tell the story of the Black and Creole community there.
Angry frustrated tired unhappy african american man in front of laptop
March 9, 2022
In a survey of 1,300 Black Americans, approximately 20 percent found Black History Month promotions disingenuous and offensive.
Elizabeth Meaders Collection theGrio.com
March 9, 2022
Former schoolteacher Elizabeth Meaders' collection includes artifacts from before the Civil War to the present day.
March 9, 2022
Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has overcome discrimination in apartheid South Africa to become WHO Africa's first female leader.
Black Mount Rushmore thegrio.com
March 3, 2022
A mural honoring George Floyd that was erected in the city where he grew up has been replaced with a…
Legacy Quilt thegrio.com
March 1, 2022
The Legacy Quilt exhibit kicked off during Black History Month and will end on Juneteenth, illustrating Black people's impact on…
Bride and Groom Kissing
February 28, 2022
Black History Month is ending but Black love is forever—and there are many ways to honor both your heritage and…
Black love, Valentine's Day, Dominique Morisseau, J. Keys, Black marriage, love and relationships, theGrio.com
February 28, 2022
As we wrap up February's 'Mighty Love' series, the Tony-nominated playwright and her musician husband share their 23-year love story.
February 28, 2022
While Black History Month 2022 focused on Black health and wellness, we must remain committed to our wholeness beyond these…
Shaw University 1900s thegrio.com
February 28, 2022
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) provided higher learning opportunities for African Americans in the wake of segregation after the
Howard University, theGrio.com
February 28, 2022
Howard's move comes as state legislators are banning books by Black authors and working to eliminate the teaching of critical…
February 27, 2022
I know, I know. The idea that "New Jack City" is a movie that has anything to do with solid…
February 26, 2022
The 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' co-stars sit down with theGrio to share what makes their decade-long romance work.
February 26, 2022
As Black History Month comes to a close, these varied perspectives on Black history are worth reading year-round.
White House Black History Month Exhibit
February 26, 2022
The White House welcomed theGrio to the East Wing to exclusively view its weeks-long Black History Month exhibit.
February 25, 2022
Streamed live on Facebook, the awards celebrated leaders fighting against educational racism and censorship.
February 25, 2022
John S. Chase, the first Black graduate of the University of Texas School of Architecture, is being remembered and honored.