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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

Raven Symone, Raven-Symoné, Raven Symone music theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
Raven-Symoné explains that her pause from music was fueled by boundaries at a time when being half-naked felt “mandatory.”
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, viral moment, thegrio.com
November 5, 2025
Michelle Obama says Barack gets “better with age,” after the former President boasted about how “fine’ his wife is during…
Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth, Teen Vogue layoffs theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
“Losing Teen Vogue's newsroom is more than a business decision,’ says Elaine Welteroth, who led Teen Vogue’s evolution in 2017.
Stefon Diggs Cardi B baby theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
"I can’t wait to make him do push-ups and sit-ups and run around," Stefon Diggs said sharing his excitement about…
Taylor Polidore Williams, Taylor Polidore Williams Beauty In Black, Taylor Polidore Williams Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry Beauty In Black theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
The 'Beauty in Black' star says the online discourse about Tyler Perry’s shows misses one key truth: representation isn’t one-size-fits-all.
November 4, 2025
Loretta Devine’s quip about "Dreamgirls" Broadway return sparks mixed reactions and unveils a bigger conversation about the industry.
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November 3, 2025
While we know and love her as Kimmie, Beauty in Black star, Taylor Polidore Williams is nothing like her character.
NYC Marathon, NYC 2025 Marathon, Hellen Obiri theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Hellen Obiri made history as the first woman to complete the challenging and emotional 26.2 mile course of the NYC…
Diarrha N’Diaye, Diarrha N’Diaye Ami Cole, Diarrha N’Diaye Skims theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
After closing her award-winning beauty brand Ami Colé, Diarrha N’Diaye will now help lead the strategy and development of Skims…
MacKenzie Scott, MacKenzie Scott Howard University, MacKenzie Scott Spelman College, MacKenzie Scott HBCUS theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted $80 million to Howard University and $38 million to Spelman College.
Michelle Miller, michelle Miller CBS, CBS Layoffs theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller departs from CBS after 28 year with the network, following mass layoffs.
October 31, 2025
“She will not be rewarded with the opportunity to share the ring with me,” Laila Ali says of Claressa Shields…
gayle King CBS, Gayle King CBS Mornings, Gayle King CBS News theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
“What I’m hearing in the building is not what I’m hearing in the press,” Gayle King says, addressing the rumors…
Black Lives Matter, Black Lives matter investigation, Black Lives Matter Justice Department, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
The Justice Department has reportedly launched a fraud investigation into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation.
Hedda, Nia DaCosta Hedda, Tessa Thompson Hedda, Hedda Prime video theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
Stream 'Hedda' on Prime Video, starring Tessa Thompson. Experience Nia DaCosta’s Black, female-led adaptation of Ibsen’s classic tale of power,…
HURRICANE MELISSA theGrio.com
October 30, 2025
From Jamaica to Haiti, these nonprofit organizations and community groups are working to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.
Jamal Bryant, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Pastor Jamal Bryant food donation, Pastor Jamal Bryant tithes theGrio.com
October 30, 2025
“We honor God through our tithes, and we honor one another through our giving,” Pastor Jamal Bryant said, explaining his…
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October 30, 2025
Flyod Roger Myers Jr, who once played a young Will Smith on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died of a heart…
HURRICANE MELISSA theGrio.com
October 29, 2025
Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and more Caribbean countries weather the strong winds and heavy rainfall of Hurricane Melissa.
Relisha Rudd, what happened to Relisha Rudd?, The Vanishing of Relisha Rudd: A Cold Case Reexamined, Relisha Rudd documentary, Relisha Rudd story theGrio.com
October 29, 2025
“The Vanishing of Relisha Rudd: A Cold Case Reexamined” docuseries reignites a call for justice for Relisha Rudd, over a…