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Lauren “Bobby Pen” Williams is a journalist, media strategist, and educator who loves travel, storytelling, and cultural connection.

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Anok Yai, british fashion awards, model of the year, thegrio.com
November 8, 2025
Anok Yai wins 2025 British Fashion Awards Model of the Year, celebrating her global impact and trailblazing role in fashion.
eddie murphy, funerals, thegrio.com
November 8, 2025
Eddie Murphy says he's paid for plenty of funerals, but doesn't attend them himself. The "Being Eddie" star calls the…
Naturi Naughton, Naturi Naughton-Lewis, Cheetah Girls, Disney, 3LW
November 8, 2025
Naturi Naughton reflects on being blocked from 'The Cheetah Girls,' reconnecting with Adrienne Bailon, and hints at possible 3LW reunion.
klay thompson, megan thee stallion, thegrio.com
November 8, 2025
Klay Thompson’s apology to Megan Thee Stallion for being late to the airport goes viral as the couple enjoys life…
Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, breakup, thegrio.com
November 8, 2025
Big Sean shuts down dating rumors and defends Jhené Aiko from social media backlash following their reported breakup
young bleed, master p, ai tribute, thegrio.com
November 5, 2025
Master P honors late Young Bleed with an AI tribute inspired by his 'My Balls & My Word' album cover,…
60 minutes, South Park, satire, President Trump satire, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
President Trump returns to 60 Minutes a year after suing CBS. The extended 90-minute interview shows him sparring with Norah…
Obama rallies with Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey
November 1, 2025
Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail to boost Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey before Election Day.
Jasmine Crockett, Stephen A. Smith
November 1, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Stephen A. Smith’s remarks disappointing “from a cultural standpoint” before accepting his apology and moving on.
Donald Trump, Trump Administration
November 1, 2025
Donald Trump stated the government would adhere to a judge's ruling over SNAP benefits, but laid the blame on Chuck…
Wole Soyinka says U.S. revoked his visa after Trump criticism
November 1, 2025
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says the U.S. revoked his visa after he compared Donald Trump to Idi Amin.
Diddy transferred to fort dix federal prison
October 31, 2025
Sean “Diddy” Combs began serving his federal sentence at Fort Dix federal prison for very specific reasons
Hurricane Hits Jamaica Hard
October 31, 2025
Hurricane Melissa has killed dozens in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. Relief efforts are slowed as communities are stranded and desperate.
Lavii Inc thegrio.com
November 11, 2020
Lavii, Inc. is simplifying everyday experiences through functional and solution-focused technology in fast food amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Derrick Miles CourMed tech thgrio.com
August 20, 2020
Tech entrepreneuer Derrick Miles has found an audience for his start-up CourMed now that the COVID-19 pandemic has made health…
Henry Obispo Bronx food entrepreneur thegrio.com
August 6, 2020
Food activist and entreprenuer Henry Obispo says he is committed to making sure his Bronx, NY. community has access to…
Santia Deck theGrio.com
July 9, 2020
Santia Deck, a professional athlete, has made history not once, but twice in the sports world before turning 30 years…