Class of 2021 inductees include the late Dr. Timuel Black, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bessie Coleman and more. With a ceremonial groundbreaking on the campus of Governors State University just outside of Chicago, school leaders extolled the mission of the Illinois Black Hall of Fame and reminded attendees about the accomplishments of Black Illinois natives and…
Nestled in communities across the country are storied landmarks that provide a lens into Black history. Amongst these pillars is the Bray School—the nation’s oldest standing schoolhouse for African American children—which recently received a $5 million preservation grant. The @MellonFdn has awarded a $5-million grant supporting the Williamsburg Bray School Project, an initiative spearheaded by…
It wasn’t until recently that veteran Hollywood actress Jada Pinkett Smith began openly talking about her experience with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. The “Scream” actress initially opened up about her battle during an episode of her hit talk show “Red Table Talk” after fans voiced concern after she was spotted often…
The ‘Love and Marriage: Huntsville‘ co-stars tell theGrio what makes their decade-long romance work. This is a continuation of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. When Love and Marriage: Huntsville returns for a fourth season in March, we expect a healthy amount of relationship drama from its Alabama-based cast—it’s why we…
A girls basketball player found an ugly, anononymous note in her gym bag A Minnesota high school basketball coach has resigned, and a team canceled the rest of its season after a player found a racist note in her gym bag. KSTP-TV reported the note said, “Get off our team, monkey,” with “monkey” underlined twice….
Black History Month may soon be ending, but these varied perspectives on Black history are worth reading year-round. With only 28 days each year devoted to reflecting on the history and contributions of Black Americans, it’s impossible to fit in the full scope of the Black experience in America. But while bestselling books like The…
Effort aims to remove bias, manipulation, errors A group established by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick says it will offer a second autopsy, free, to the loved ones of those who died from a police-related incident. The Autopsy Initiative, a service of the Kaepernick-founded Know Your Rights Camp, offers “completion of a second autopsy, disclosure…
Knowledge is power. Inspired by that belief, an 11-year-old from Atlanta has set out on a mission to ensure children from underserved communities have access to financial literacy programs. Dad Teams Up With 11-Year Old Son to Convert School Bus into Mobile Learning Center https://t.co/o1gTRYx6qP #BlackOwned #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackOwnedBusinesses #blackexcellence #blacktwitter #BlackHistory #BlackHistory365 #blackhistorymonth #BlackLove #blackboyjoy…
EXCLUSIVE: The exhibit was presented by First Lady Jill Biden in partnership with the Library of Congress, the House Representatives, the Smithsonian, and the Supreme Court. As Black History Month comes to a close, the White House welcomed theGrio to the East Wing to exclusively view its weeks-long exhibit honoring prominent African American history makers….
Gramm Award-winning singer Macy Gray has steadily been the topic of discussion on social media following her viral performance of the national anthem at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, which drew uncontainable smirks from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and mixed reactions from critics online. The “I Try” crooner is now sticking to the…
