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About Bobby Pen

Lauren “Bobby Pen” Williams is a journalist, media strategist, and educator who loves travel, storytelling, and cultural connection. Originally from Washington, D.C., she now resides in Houston, TX, where she enjoys cycling, karaoke, and community building with the rich Black entrepreneurship scene in the Bayou City. Bobby Pen has contributed on-air to TMZ, Forbes, TV One, Hot 97, ESSENCE, and more.

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Black women unemployment, thegrio.com
January 17, 2026
A New York Times feature spotlights Black Women Rising, a group chat turned community as Black women face a sharp…
oprah winfrey, gayle king, 17 shots, tequila, santa barbara festival, 92Y, Enough book, thegrio
January 17, 2026
Oprah Winfrey surprised an audience when she revealed she once won a drinking contest with 17 shots of tequila
Raphael Warnock Richard Smallwood tribute, thegrio.com
January 17, 2026
Raphael Warnock joined Tim Scott and HBCU choirs on Capitol Hill to honor gospel icon Richard Smallwood with “Total Praise.”
Tichina Arnold Brian Austin Green relationship, thegrio.com
January 16, 2026
Tichina Arnold opens up about dating Brian Austin Green, keeping it private, and why she walked away before his later…
Druski mega church skit
January 13, 2026
Druski’s viral mega church parody has sparked mixed reactions, reigniting debate about wealth, performance, and leadership in the modern Black…
coco jones, npr, tiny desk, thegrio.com
January 10, 2026
Coco Jones delivers a soulful Tiny Desk debut, reimagining songs with live arrangements and standout vocals.
The Fashion Awards 2025 Presented By Pandora - Arrivals
January 10, 2026
Supermodel Anok Yai is recovering after being treated for sepsis following lung surgery, according to a report from Page Six.
5th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton
January 10, 2026
Jason Lee was cleared after a $50,000 investigation tied to Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out show, but the report still…
The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards At Cipriani Wall Street On December 2, 2024 In New York City
January 10, 2026
Zendaya’s 10th Madame Tussauds wax figure debuted in New York, but fans are divided over whether the likeness actually looks…
Caribbean flights canceled after U.S. military operation in Venezuela, thegrio.com
January 3, 2026
Dozens of Caribbean flights were canceled due to FAA airspace restrictions following U.S. military action in Venezuela on Saturday.
Megan Thee Stallion Popeyes franchise, thegrio.com
January 3, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion has officially opened her first Popeyes franchise in Miami, marking a major step from brand partner to…
kem, baby no. 8, girl, sonogram, thegrio.com
January 3, 2026
R&B singer KEM shared a sonogram video revealing that his fifth child with wife Erica Owens and eighth child overall…
Yvette Nicole Brown Chevy Chase controversy, thegrio.com
January 2, 2026
Yvette Nicole Brown addresses past allegations against Chevy Chase in a new documentary, urging others to stop speaking on her…
pastor jamal bryant responds to dress criticism, thegrio.com
January 1, 2026
Pastor Jamal Bryant addressed criticism of his wife's gala dress, urging critics to focus on bigger community issues.
Regé-Jean Page Netflix series, thegrio..com
January 1, 2026
Regé-Jean Page is returning to Netflix as the star and executive producer of a new erotic thriller with bite set…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital, thegrio.com
January 1, 2026
Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a Nigerian hospital following a car crash that killed two members of his team,…
Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71, thegrio.com
December 30, 2025
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor known for his role as Clay Davis on The Wire and in Spike Lee…
Tiffany Haddish, social worker reunion, thegrio.com
December 30, 2025
Tiffany Haddish had an emotional reunion with her former social worker at a comedy show, seeing it as a sign…
91-year-old Black woman Philadelphia eviction, thegrio.com
December 30, 2025
A 91-year-old Black woman in Philadelphia faces eviction after her home was sold in a tax lien sale due to…
shaq, texas, tallest would-be cop, thegrio.com
December 30, 2025
Shaquille O’Neal is sponsoring a 7-foot-3 aspiring Texas police officer after he narrowly missed passing his state exam.