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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

Black content creators, Black political content creators, Political content creators theGrio.com
May 28, 2026
The Black political content creators are making sure you stay informed on current events as you doomscroll social media timelines.
Jasmine Crockett, Jasmine Crockett Wesley Bell, Jasmine Crockett endorsements, Jasmine Crockett Cori Bush, Cori Bush Wesley Bell
May 27, 2026
Between photo, a video, and rumored endorsements, here's what's going on with Jasmine Crockett, Wesley Bell and Cori Bush.
Keke Palmer Sean Evans, Keke Palmer Hot Ones, Keke Palmer relationship, Sean Evans relationship theGrio.com
May 27, 2026
After a flirty, fun podcast reunion, social media is fully convinced Keke Palmer and Sean Evans need to make it…
Painted by esther, Patrick Ta, Patrick Ta transitional blush, Patrick Ta Painted by Esther, Ngozi Esther Edeme, Painted by Esther blush theGrio.com
May 26, 2026
The drama reflects a frustration many Black creatives know well: watching their influence go mainstream without proper acknowledgment.
Morgan State NCLEX, nurse shortage, Find a Black Doctor lawsuit, Black nurses, Morgan State University nursing, theGrio.com
May 26, 2026
Amid growing nursing shortage and attacks on DEI, Morgan State's perfect NCLEX pass rate is more than just a moment…
Is God Is, Is God Is Black men, Is God Is, is God Is movie, is god is review, Is God Is AleashEa Harris,
May 18, 2026
Aleasha Harris’ movie “Is God Is” has sparked debate online about Black rage, representation, and accountability.
May 18, 2026
In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an opportunity for Haitians…
tamron hall today show, why did tamron hall leave the today show?, Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall Scott Evans, Tamron Hall $2 million
May 11, 2026
"I understood that that did not define me," Tamron Hall reflects on leaving the Today Show, and choosing herself despite…
Cerina Fairfax, what happened to Dr. Cerina Fairfax?, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, Dr. Cerina Fairfax Justin Fairfax, who was Dr. Cerina Fairfax? theGrio.com
May 8, 2026
“Outdated gun and divorce laws in Virginia have destroyed my family,” Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax’s sister pens a tribute to…
Black-owned brands, Black owned brands inspired by moms theGrio.com
May 8, 2026
From mothers to grandmothers, generations of women’s love have inspired some of our favorite Black-owned brands.
New York Times, New York Times lawsuit, New York Times EEOC, New York Times discrimination, New York Times discrimination white man theGrio.com
May 7, 2026
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the New York Times engaged in “unlawful employment practices.”
Megan Thee Stallion, Megan thee stallion separate lives, megan thee stallion big mama theGrio.com
May 7, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion reflects on protecting her personal life, staying rooted in family, and navigating fame without losing herself.
Kwanza Jones, Kwanza Jones MLB, Kwanza Jones Padres, Kwanza Jones San Diego Padres, Black woman owner MLB theGrio.com
May 6, 2026
Kwanza Jones $3.9 billion deal with the San Diego Padres could usher in the league’s first Black woman majority owner.
L. Louise Lucas, Louise Lucas raid, FBI Louise Lucas. FBI raid Louise Lucas theGrio.com
May 6, 2026
FBI agents were spotted searching the office of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas on Wednesday morning.
May 6, 2026
Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé, Joe McCann, reportedly did not attend the late influencer’s funeral as her family continues searching for the…
Met Gala, Met Gala 2026, Met Gala Black artists, Barkley L. Hendricks, Laura Wheeler Waring, Angela Bassett, Jon Batiste, Law Roach, Amy Sherald theGrio.com
May 5, 2026
Angela Bassett, Amy Sherald, Law Roach and more drew inspiration from Black artists for their 2026 Met Gala looks.
HBCU, HBCU research, Association of HBCU Research Institutions, thGrio.com
May 1, 2026
The Association of HBCU Research Institutions is chasing elite research status for 14 HBCUs, reshaping who gets to lead American…
Robin Thede, Robin Thede Keke Palmer, Robin Thede Keke Palmer podcast, Robin Thede proposal, Robin Thede relationship, Is Robin Thede married? theGrio.com
April 30, 2026
“I've been proposed to five times and I've said no five times,” Robin Thede revealed on the Keke Palmer podcast.
Taye Diggs, Taye Diggs Microhouse Films, Taye Diggs vertical video, Microhouse Films
April 30, 2026
Taye Diggs teams up with partners to create Microhouse Films, a vertical storytelling platform that puts the power in filmmakers'…
SC State update, South Carolina State University, Pamela Evette South Carolina State University, SC State Pamela Evette, South Carolina State University commencement, South Carolina State University student protest, SC State student protests theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
South Carolina State University President rescinds commencement speaker invitation to Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette after student protests.