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Harriet Tubman’s portrait to the front of the $20 bill. (Photo: U.S. Treasury Department) Contrary to the many speculations online, the Harriet Tubman $20 bill is on track to debut to the public in 2030. In an exclusively obtained internal Black History Month message sent from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …

Cue the Girlfriends theme song because it’s that time of the year! Who said friendship and sister love aren’t just as important as romantic love? Celebrated each year on February 13, “Galentine’s Day” is once again upon us and in honor of the occasion, we have curated a fun list …

If you’re reading this, you’re no doubt already well accustomed to the annual recognition of Black History Month each February, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout American history. And you’re likely equally familiar with Valentine’s Day, universally acknowledged as the day of love. But have you heard …

This is the fourth installment in theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. Barry Johnson, left, and Ernest OwensPhoto: Courtesy of Ernest Owens “I always assumed that I would have to alter something about myself in a compromising way in order to get in …

Political commentator Van Jones and a longtime friend have welcomed a baby to the world after deciding to become “conscious co-parents” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones, 53, told TMZ he devised the plan with his friend, named Noemi Zamacona according to sources, after the two realized their desire for another …

This is the third installment in theGrio’s series “Mighty Love,” running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. What makes a winning couple? Some might say compatible interests. Others, a united faith. Still, others might assert that a couple’s compatibility lies in sharing similar drives and ambition. As athletes …

Several Black-owned breweries in California have teamed up to release a limited edition four-pack honoring four innovators and “unsung heroes of Black history.” The breweries involved with crafting this unique style of Hazy IPA are Sacramento’s Oak Park Brewing Co., Fresno’s Full Circle Brewing Co., Oakland’s Hella Coastal Brewing Co., …

A woman’s place is in the kitchen? A quick scroll down Instagram and Tik Tok proves that’s not true. At any time of day, you can find Black men in the kitchen whipping up everything from jaw-dropping appetizers for the game to Michelin star-worthy meals for date night with the …

This is the second installment in theGrio’s series “Mighty Love,” running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. Yoe Apolinario and Sheopatra (She) are all about movement; it’s what they do. Each of the two movement artist-directors has found a substantial following on social media, with folks tuning in …

As a poet, author, editor, and educator, Quincy Troupe has chronicled the stories of some of America’s most striking figures. Among the biographies and tributes he has edited or co-written are James Baldwin (editor: James Baldwin: The Legacy), NBA great Earl Monroe (Earl the Pearl), entrepreneur-philanthropist Chris Gardner (The Pursuit …