Black History Month

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February 24, 2022
For Black History Month before it ends, People Magazine compiled products from Oprah Winfrey's last "My Favorite Things" list. 
Map of the United States and a sailing ship
February 24, 2022
If one were to view the history of Black people in America through a "racial lens," you wouldn’t start with…
February 24, 2022
Greenville, South Carolina, is earning eye-rolls for featuring Mayor Knox White's high school experiences as part of Black History Month.
Valerie Jarrett thegrio.com
February 23, 2022
Valerie Jarrett sat down with theGrio and broke down why she chose to be apart of this project and the…
Ozwald Boateng
February 22, 2022
The Savile Row pioneer returned from a 12-year absence with a star-studded celebration of Black British excellence.
Bayard Rustin
February 22, 2022
From the civil rights movement to electrical engineering, these Black pioneers should be recognized in American history.
June Ambrose
February 21, 2022
Ambrose discussed her legendary career with theGrio ahead of her second collection as creative director for Puma Women’s Hoops.
February 21, 2022
"Hav Plenty," the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me.
February 20, 2022
I don’t even know if "Posse" is any good, but I’ve probably seen it a smooth hundred times. Maybe you…
February 19, 2022
Alice Faye Duncan speaks with the Grio about her new picture book, which tells the story of Juneteenth advocate Opal…
February 19, 2022
One of my favorite pastimes is firing up Amazon Prime and perusing the collection of Black films available.
February 18, 2022
The new Starz documentary, 'Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back' follows the life of the Tony-nominated dancer/actor
February 18, 2022
From moving documentaries to powerful ABFF winning short films, HBO has plenty of content to keep you engaged with Black…
Beenie Man thegrio.com
February 18, 2022
TheGrio breaks down how hip-hop culture and the Verzuz series were heavily influenced by the sound clash, originating from 1950s…
Soul Food
February 18, 2022
I don’t feel like the movie "Soul Food," the 1997 family dramedy starring Vivica Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long,…
Disney thegrio.com
February 17, 2022
Disney is celebrating Black History Month as both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced "Celebrate Soulfully."
NMAAHC thegrio.com
February 17, 2022
theGrio talks about the National Museum of African American History and Culture and how it demands multiple visits for maximum…
Ernest Crim III thegrio.com
February 17, 2022
Ernest Crim III and his wife were the victims of a vicious verbal attack by a woman who hurled the…
Provo, Utah School Prepares For School Year Amid CoVID-19 Pandemic
February 17, 2022
A school in Indiana sparked controversy after a letter gave parents the option to decline to participate in Black History…
The New York Renaissance
February 17, 2022
History indeed can repeat itself. Lord knows we’re seeing that again in Black America’s back-and-forth battle against racism.Â