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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

University of Alabama, University of Alabama student magazines, University of Alabama 1956 magazine, University of Alabama alice magazine, University of Alabama pam bondi, University of Alabama DEI theGrio.com
December 4, 2025
The University of Alabama suspends Black and women-focused magazines, citing a Trump administration memo amid its anti-DEI crackdown.
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December 4, 2025
"Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson launches a new fund offering free field trips to thousands of Philadelphia public school students.
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December 3, 2025
“He probably should not be our next president either. Just saying,” Halle Berry said of Gavin Newsom’s vetoed menopause bill…
Donyelle So you think you can dance, Donyelle Jones so you think you can dance theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
After a 10-year-long battle with breast cancer, “So You Think You Can Dance” alum Donyelle Jones died on Dec. 2,…
Chuck Brown DC, Chuck Brown DC post office, republicans Chuck Brown theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee removed efforts to rename a DC post office after Chuck Brown because of his…
Ray J, Ray J Beyoncé, Ray J Jay Z, Beyoncé Boy Is Mine Tour, Brandy Beyonce, Brandy Jay Z Beyonce theGrio.com
December 3, 2025
Jay-Z and Beyonce, for y’all to come to every show and not speak to Brandy. I don’t like that,” Ray-J…
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December 3, 2025
"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. plans to explore a secret part of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.'s life in a new…
December 2, 2025
“See beyond the words and photographs. See the dreams that are unfolding, the futures being built,” Ahmaud Arbery’s mother on…
A$AP Rocky, A$AP Rocky family, A$AP Rocky Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Rihanna Gotham Awards, A$AP Rocky Rihanna family theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
"Togetherness" is at the top of A$AP Rocky's holiday wish list this season! Recently, the rapper opened up him and…
Aubrey O'Day, Aubrey O'Day Diddy, Aubrey O'Day Sean Combs, Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, Netflix diddy documentary theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
In Netflix's new Diddy documentary, ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning,’ Aubrey O'Day details explicit messages she allegedly received from the mogul.
Wunmi Mosaku, Wunmi Mosaku Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku awards, gotham Awards Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku Gothan Awards, Wunmi Mosaku Annie Sinners theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
Did you know, actress Wunmi Mosaku was 7 month postpartum when she stepped into her award-winning role as Annie in…
Tory Medley, What happened to Tory Medley?, Tory Medley hanging from a tree, Black man hanging from tree, 2025 Black men hanging from tree, Tory Medley Brookfield Wisconsin, Tory Medley Wisconsin theGrio.com
December 2, 2025
The Medley family demands transparency after their son and brother, Tory Medley was found dead, hanging from a tree.
Oluwamodupe Oloyede, Oluwamodupe Oloyede FAMU, Oluwamodupe Oloyede Florida A&M, FAMU first female head drum major theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
This year, Florida A&M University's Marching 100 band introduced its first female head drum major, Oluwamodupe Oloyede.
Mia Thornton, Mia Thornton arrest, Mia Thornton arrested, Mia Thornton theft theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
RHOP alum Mia Thornton was recently arrested for allegedly stealing $11,000 worth of furniture from a condo she was renting.
Halle Bailey, Halle Bailey holidays, Halle Bailey Halo, Halle Bailey healed, halle Bailey christmas, Halle Bailey custody battle theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
After a long custody battle, actress and singer Halle Bailey feels “healed, happy” and ready for the holidays with her…
Jessica L. Martinez, Jessica L. Martinez record, Jessica L. Martinez Guinness World Record, Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living person theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
“Natural hair is not a trend, it’s a lifestyle,” says Jessica L. Martinez, the second Black woman to break the…
Donald Trump, Rush Hour, Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker
November 26, 2025
After Trump urged Paramount’s new owner to revive the series, “Rush Hour 4” is reportedly happening with the original cast.
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November 25, 2025
A group of teens and pre-teens were seen attacking mom, Lakesha Graves, and her daughter in Cambridge, Maryland.
Mike Epps, Mike Epps food stamps, Mike Epps prison theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Actor Mike Epps took to social media to “clear up a few things” after receiving backlash for comments he made…
Emmett Till barn, Emmett Till, Shonda Rhimes, Shonda Rhimes Emmett Till, Shonda Rhimes Emmett Till barn, Emmett Till Interpretive Center theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
The barn where Emmett Till was killed has been purchased by The Emmett Till Interpretive Center thanks to Shonda Rhimes’…