Black History Month

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An illustration of a knight on a horse
February 16, 2022
Moses Dickson, one of the most important but overlooked people in Black history, was born on April 5, 1824, in…
February 16, 2022
The beloved 'Reading Rainbow' host addressed the current censorship battle in a skit for 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'
Sergio Hudson thegrio.com
February 14, 2022
Sergio Hudson, designer of the stunning ensemble Michelle Obama wore to Biden's inauguration, cites safari as his inspiration this NYFW.
February 14, 2022
The list is designed to increase the visibility of Black scientists and their work as well as inspire a new…
February 14, 2022
The grad school sweethearts join theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
Harriet Tubman’s portrait on the front of the $20 bill
February 13, 2022
The US Treasury confirms that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill, but you'll have to wait until 2030.…
February 13, 2022
February 13 marks another holiday during Black History Month, intended to celebrate our love of the Black community, culture and…
February 13, 2022
February 13 marks the annual celebration of female friendship—and theGrio has a list of ways you can celebrate!
February 12, 2022
The newly married couple joins theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
February 12, 2022
Autherine Lucy Foster no longer has to share campus building-name honors with former KKK leader David Bibb Graves.
February 11, 2022
Several Black-owned breweries in California have teamed to release a limited edition four-pack honoring four Black innovators.
Sydney McLaughlin Andre Levrone Jr. thegrio.com
February 11, 2022
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin and former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. share their love story with theGrio for our "Mighty Love"…
Sundance
February 11, 2022
From powerful historical limited series to deep dives into great moments in Black music, here are 5 things to watch…
February 11, 2022
LaKeesha Morrison told theGrio that the response to her "Black History is American History" exhibit "has been nothing but positive."
February 11, 2022
Two teenage boys were arrested this week after a probe determined they made bomb threats to seven mostly Black Washington,…
Quincy Troupe thegrio.com
February 10, 2022
Troupe will discuss his decades-long writing career in a virtual roundtable with friends Danny Glover and Terry McMillan on February…
February 10, 2022
The engaged internet sensations share their story in theGrio's "Mighty Love" series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience.
February 10, 2022
TheGrio is an exclusive streaming partner for the White House's roundtable discussion with all six Black members of the Biden-Harris…
Senior Citizens
February 9, 2022
During Black History Month, it's time to have a conversation about the debilitating disease that impacts our memories.
Petter Campbell and Andrea Pitter
February 9, 2022
The winner of "Making the Cut" Season Two and her husband kick off theGrio's series on Black love, romance and…