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Brigham Young University video shows Black History Month ignorance

By Ashley Michelle Williams

4:50 PM on 02/08/2012

VIDEO - Although all Americans -- not just African-Americans-- are expected to commemorate this month, a student a Brigham Young University is trying to prove this is not the case...
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Helen Bailey, civil rights activist, may be foreclosed by JP Morgan

By theGrio

4:49 PM on 02/08/2012

In the middle of their Black History Month advertising campaign, JP Morgan Chase may be responsible for removing an elderly civil rights activist from her home...
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Nicki Minaj and 'Marilyn Monroe': Is she perpetuating white female beauty standard?

By Ronda Racha Penrice

9:10 AM on 02/07/2012

OPINION - Because it is Black History Month, Minaj's flaunting of her internalized white American standards of beauty stand out more.
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Schomberg Center director Dr. Khalil Muhammad: Black history is 'life saving'

By WanJira Banfield

8:01 AM on 02/06/2012

theGRIO Q&A - Dr. Khalil Muhammad exemplifies the pure essence of black history...
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Maya Angelou hosts Black History Month special

By theGrio

8:38 AM on 02/02/2012

WASHINGTON (AP) - Author and activist Maya Angelou hopes for a time when Black History Month will no longer be needed to explain the contributions of African-Americans...
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Black History Month: Debunking the 10 biggest myths about black history

By David A. Love

8:43 AM on 02/01/2012

OPINION - Here at theGrio, we thought we'd kick off February the right way by debunking the 10 biggest myths about Black History Month...
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Introducing theGrio's 100 class of 2012: America's best

By theGrio

6:00 AM on 01/31/2012

theGRIO EDITORIAL - We believe it's important celebrate the giants of yesteryear as well as those who are beginning to shape our nation's future today...
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Serena Williams' Australian Open outfit celebrated Black History Month

By theGrio

9:21 AM on 01/19/2012

Serena Williams is getting an early start celebrating Black History Month. The American tennis star wore a custom-made Black History Month headband and sneaker...
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How do you teach slavery in school without being insensitive?

By Jay Scott Smith

8:45 AM on 01/19/2012

theGRIO REPORT - For the second time this month, a highly controversial homework assignment involving slavery has led to stunned outrage...
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New Orleans Public Library to launch Black History series

By Ashley Michelle Williams

1:50 PM on 12/18/2011

TheGrio REPORT - The New Orleans Public Library is preparing for its annual Black History Month series that will showcase African-American heritage and culture programs in January...
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New generation to discover 'Roots' with enhanced eBook

By Ronda Racha Penrice

9:26 AM on 02/18/2011

OPINION - Alex Haley's classic exploration of his own "roots" couldn't have picked a better time to join the newest digital wave...
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Sen. Harry Reid: Let's not go backwards this Black History Month

By Sen. Harry Reid

11:05 AM on 02/17/2011

OPINION - The economic recovery is still taking root, and African-Americans still face unemployment at a rate far above the national average...
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Biden on black history: 'A lot more to do, but damn, we've come a long way'

By Sophia A. Nelson

10:51 AM on 02/16/2011

theGRIO REPORT - Vice President Biden welcomed over 120 elected African-American officials and their guests to their official residence in honor of Black History Month...
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Obama bringing Motown to the White House

By theGrio

9:36 AM on 02/16/2011

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will mark Black History Month at the White House with a celebration of Motown music...
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Slideshow: 10 ways to celebrate Black History Month from coast-to-coast

By Samantha Behrooj

7:59 AM on 02/09/2011

SLIDESHOW - Don't miss these diverse and educational opportunities that will allow you to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American contributions to society....
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Slideshow: 15 not-to-be-missed black history destinations

By Christa Aiken

8:12 AM on 02/08/2011

SLIDESHOW - Instead of thinking of these inspirational people, visit their homes or go to a museum that features in-depth looks into these individual's lives...
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Beautyshop Buzz: How do you celebrate Black History Month?

By Terrence Romney

8:06 AM on 02/04/2011

VIDEO - What do you think about the progress African-American women made in history?...
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Craig Ferguson devotes 'Late Late Show' to Black History Month

By theGrio

10:12 AM on 02/02/2011

Ferguson and West engage in a spirited discussion of the history of black oppression and triumph in American history...
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How do we teach black history in the future?

By Lawrence C. Ross

8:22 AM on 02/02/2011

OPINION - Since the classroom and textbooks have been an imperfect way of educating students about African-American history, the future may lie elsewhere...
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B&B ties to Underground Railroad uncovered

By theGrio

3:42 PM on 02/01/2011

MSNBC - Secret rooms. Hidden passageways. Trap doors. An underground escape route through a network of caves, surfacing at a nearby spring...
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