TheGrio Keeping Black History Alive is a series that delves into the rich tapestry of Black history, both past and present, to shine a spotlight on often overlooked gems and unsung heroes. Highlights from the iconic “Negro Kiss” to the revolutionary impact of Sesame Street, and the trailblazing achievements of contemporary figures like Marques Brownlee and Jackie Aina.
Keeping Black History Alive
‘Detroit’ actors Leon Thomas III and Malcolm David Kelley talk appreciating black history
Bass Reeves Was the Original Lone Ranger
Marshall Walter Taylor Broke Tread to Be A World Champ
Donyale Luna Forever Redefined Fashion
Pat McGrath is the Mother of Makeup
Twinkie Clark is Truly Gospel’s Vanguard
Jackie Aina Is the Face of Online Glam
Marques Brownlee is the Ultimate Voice of Tech
Issa Rae Carved Her Own Path to Stardom
Michael W. Twitty Preserves Culture Through Food
Willi Ninja is the Godfather of Vogue
Gladys Bentley Broke Boundaries in Music & Fashion
Anne Lowe Was Fashion’s Best Kept Secret
The Rise of Bert Williams in Showbiz
The First “Negro Kiss” on Film
Floyd Norman Is Disney’s First Black Animator
The Cultural Origins of Sesame Street
Jerry Lawson: Inspiring Gaming Pioneer
How Marie Van Brittan Brown Shaped Home Security
How Lonnie Johnson Innovated the Toy Market
Celebrating Black History
A poetic meditation on Assata Shakur and liberation by Francesca Momplaisir
TheGrio Weekly MLK Files
Masters of the Game: The Inspiration Behind the Kinsey Collection
Masters of the Game: The Kinsey Collection on the Tulsa Interruption
Masters of the Game: Bernard & Shirley Kinsey
TheGrio Heroes Promo
Fighting Systemic Racism in Medicine with Dr. Uché Blackstock
Patricia Banks-Edmiston Broke Skyward Barriers
Bass Reeves Was the Original Lone Ranger
Marshall Walter Taylor Broke Tread to Be A World Champ
Donyale Luna Forever Redefined Fashion
Michael W. Twitty Preserves Culture Through Food
Anne Lowe Was Fashion’s Best Kept Secret
Gladys Bentley Broke Boundaries in Music & Fashion
Pat McGrath is the Mother of Makeup
Twinkie Clark is Truly Gospel’s Vanguard
Jackie Aina Is the Face of Online Glam
Marques Brownlee is the Ultimate Voice of Tech
Issa Rae Carved Her Own Path to Stardom