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About Haniyah P.

Haniyah Philogene is an award-winning multimedia storyteller and staff writer at theGrio, where she covers the intersection of culture, identity, and current events. Driven by a passion for storytelling and digital media, she focuses on uncovering untold narratives and finding innovative ways to share stories that center on Black figures and cultural trends.

Before joining theGrio, Haniyah served as a Leadership & Communities editorial contributor for Forbes, specifically covering diverse faces and identities within business and leadership. Her experience also includes a prestigious fellowship with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Microsoft, a program dedicated to developing the next generation of emerging storytellers.

Throughout her career, Haniyah has reported on a wide range of topics, from the impact of corporate social justice commitments to the entrepreneurial journeys of industry leaders like Yvette Noel-Schure. Her work is characterized by a "reading between the lines" approach, making complex cultural developments accessible and engaging for a digital audience.
Areas of Expertise

Trend, Culture & Lifestyle Reporting
Beauty & Fashion
Entertainment
Live event coverage
Multimedia Storytelling
Business & Leadership Profiles
Social Justice & Corporate Accountability

Professional Experience

Lifestyle Reporter — theGrio (Present)
Editorial Contributor/Intern — Forbes
NABJ/Microsoft Fellow — National Association of Black Journalists

Education

Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications – Columbia University
Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and Magazine, News & Digital Journalism — S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

All Articles

Thomas Crown Affair, Michael B. Jordan Thomas Crown Affair, Michael B Jordan director, Michael B Jordan new movie theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
Michael B. Jordan leads on-screen and behind the scenes of the new "The Thomas Crown Affair," a cultural reimagination of…
Kennedy Ryan, Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go, Before I let Go adaptation, Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go series, Before I let Go TV series, Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go deal, Kennedy Ryan Malcolm D. Lee theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
NYT bestselling author Kennedy Ryan has signed a deal with Universal Studio Group to bring her popular romance novel to…
Jools Lebron, very demure creator, jools lebron very demure, cons of going viral, going viral theGrio.com
April 15, 2026
After skyrocketing to internet fame, Jools Lebron opens up about mental health, pressure, and what success really cost her.
new releases, books by Black authors, new releases Black authors, Books by Black authors theGrio.com
April 15, 2026
This week was a good one for Black authors, and for readers who know there’s nothing like a story told…
Nia Long, Nia Long dating, Nia long relationship, Nia Long Playboy, Nia Long Estee Lauder theGrio.com
April 14, 2026
Actress Nia Long gets real about dating, and why this chapter is all about freedom, fun, and focusing on her…
April 14, 2026
As officials investigate “forever chemicals” in Lululemon, we’re shopping these Black-owned, inclusive, and sustainable athleisure brands.
Coc Gauff, Coco Gauff Miu Miu, Coco Gauff hair, Coco Gauff hair miu miu theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
Coco Gauff’s natural hairstyle in her recent Miu Miu campaign shouldn’t be a conversation, but here we are again.
University of Missouri, MIzzou Black student organization, Legion of Black Collegians,
April 8, 2026
From the University of Missouri to the University of Alabama, universities are gutting funding for Black student organizations in response…
Carie Everett, Carie Everett Miss North Carolina, Miss North Carolina death, Miss North Carolina cancer, Carie Everett cancer, cancer young people, young people cancer theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
Miss North Carolina '24, Carie Everett's death is shining a light on the alarming rise of early-onset cancers in young…
Halle Bailey, Halle Bailey Nina Lee, Halle Bailey You Me & Tuscany, You Me & Tuscany Nina Lee, Black rom coms theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
"Nothing can stop us" Halle Bailey voices her support for Black director who was told her film depended on the…
Misty Copeland, Misty Copeland perimenopause, Black women perimenopause, perimenopause theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
After years of dismissing symptoms, Misty Copeland is opening up about perimenopause—and why recognizing the signs earlier can empower women.
Midwives Georgia lawsuit, Lawsuit midwife laws, midwifery Georgia theGrio.com
April 6, 2026
Midwives and maternal health advocates sue Georgia over its restrictive midwifery laws claiming they deepen maternal health crisis.
Kehlani, Kehlani ICE, Kehlani ICE fans
April 6, 2026
Kehlani says "Don’t ever fix your mouth to speak to me, ask for a photo, or compliment me if you…
Black women in girl groups, treatment of Black women in pop girl groups, Manon Katseye, Manon Bannerman Katseye, Katseye Manon Bannerman hiatus theGrio.com
April 3, 2026
From Manon in Katseye to Normani in Fifth Harmony, there is a pattern in how Black women are treated in…
CBC lawsuit, CBC foundation lawsuit, CBCF AAER lawsuit, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation American Alliance for Equal Rights, CBC Edward Blum, CBC discrimination lawsuit, CBC scholarship lawsuit,
April 3, 2026
An anti-affirmative action group is accusing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation of “discrimination,” revealing an alarming trend
Leslie Jones, Leslie Jones Ziwe, Leslie Jones marriage
April 2, 2026
In an interview with Ziwe, Leslie Jones didn’t hold back when sharing her views on marriage, the “tradwife” trend, and…
Black women IVF, IVF Black women, Black maternal health, Black maternal health IVF theGrio.com
April 2, 2026
Data shows that Black women have more unsuccessful IVF outcomes compared to white women, and researchers are still trying to…
Bullying in college, cyberbullying college, Zyarre Prince, NCCU Zyarre Prince, theGrio.com
April 1, 2026
NCCU community mourns sophomore Zyarre Prince as conversations about bullying, cyberbullying and mental health in college resurface.
Ciara Miller, Ciara Miller summer House, Ciara Mille West Wilson, Ciara Miller Amanda Batula theGrio.com
April 1, 2026
As Ciara Miller trends for a messy “Summer House” love triangle, the real story is the all-too-familiar reality of being…
Cardi B, Cardi B Grow-Good, Cardi B Cécred, Cardi B haircare, Cardi B Emma Grede, Cardi B competition theGrio.com
March 31, 2026
“Money does not make you respectable,” Cardi B says, reflecting on launching her haircare brand Grow-Good Beauty.