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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

Beyoncé Cecred, Cécred, Cécred styling products, Cécred styling
March 17, 2026
Beyoncé's haircare brand Cécired is expanding beyond wash day with seven new styling products designed to perform under pressure.
chaka Khan, Chak Khan musical. I'm every woman musical
March 17, 2026
“I’ve been trying to find a way to tell the history of my life for quite some time,” Chaka Khan…
Zendaya, Zendaya married, is zendaya married?, Zendaya wedding, zendaya AI photos theGrio.com
March 17, 2026
Zendaya admits that “many people have been fooled” by AI-generated photos of her and Tom Holland’s rumored wedding.
Delrouy Lindo, Delroy Lindo Spike Lee, Spike Lee Sinners, Delroy Lindo Oscars theGrio.com
March 17, 2026
"I wanted a little more love for Sinners,” Spike Lee reacts to Delroy Lindo not winning Oscars’ Best Supporting Actor…
Teyana Taylor, Teyana Taylor Oscars, tEYANA Taylor Oscars security guard, Oscars Security, The Academy Teyana Taylor theGrio.com
March 17, 2026
The Academy has issued a statement after Teyana Taylor confront ‘very rude’ security guard who ‘shoved’ her at the Oscars.
Misty Copeland, misty Copeland Sinners, Misty Copeland Oscars, misty Copeland
March 16, 2026
Beyond proving that ballet is still alive, ballerina Misty Copeland’s “Sinners” Oscars performance channeled her iconic “Firebird.”
Ryan Coogler, Ryan Coogler Sinners, Ryan Coogler Oscars, Ryan Coogler Sinners curriculum, Sinner curriculum theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
“I have so much respect for professors at any capacity,” Ryan Coogler says of “Sinners'” impact in academia following Oscar…
Jamie Foxx, Michael B Jordan, Michael B Jordan Oscars, Jamie Foxx oscars theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
Jamie Foxx, who won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2005, couldn't contain his excitement when Michael B Jordan won…
Chase infiniti braids, Chase infiniti hair, Chase Infiniti hair oscars, Chase infiniti Braids Oscars theGrio.com
March 16, 2026
One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti was one of the many Black stars to wear braids on the 2026…
Kerry Washington
March 13, 2026
Kerry Washington received the Courage Award from the Women's Cancer Research Fund, but she says her mother Valerie is the…
Jayme Lawson, Jayme Lawson Sinners, Jayme Lawson One Battle After another, Jayme Lawson Higher Learning podcast
March 13, 2026
“Sinners” star Jayme Lawson discusses Teyana Taylor’s Perfidia character and the importance of nuanced Black characters.
Black history, Black interpreters, Black history interpreters, Black historical interpreters thegrio.com
March 13, 2026
Black historical interpreters are using reenactments and storytelling to center the Black figures that history books often leave behind.
Labrinth, Labrinth Euphoria, Labrinth euphoria season 3 theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
After composing for HBO’s “Euphoria,” it looks like singer Labrinth says he’s ‘out’ while giving a ‘double f**’ you to…
Big Poppa Steakhouse, T'yanna Wallace, Notorious B.I.G restaurant theGrio.com
March 13, 2026
The late rapper’s daughter T’yanna Wallace hopes the new restaurant opening Fall 2026 honors her Notorious B.I.G’s legacy.
Jalen Hurts, Jalen Hurts women team, Jalen hurts management team, Jalen hurts all women team
March 12, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts praises agent Nicole Lynn and the women who helped negotiate his historic $255 million contract.
Sterling K. Brown, Sterling K. Brown Michelle Obama, Sterling K. Brown IMO Podcast
March 12, 2026
Sterling K. Brown hilariously recalls meeting Michelle Obama and how his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe has been annoyed about it…
Viola Davis, Viola Davis Annalise Keating, Viola Davis How To Get Away With Murder theGrio.com
March 12, 2026
Viola Davis reflects on how the “How to Get Away With Murder” role reshaped her relationship with confidence, vulnerability and…
Target Boycott, Tamika Mallory, Target Fast, Is the Target Fast over?
March 12, 2026
Tamika Mallory clarifies the status of the Target boycott after a press conference announced the end of one of its…
EJ Johnson, EJ Johnson Zaya Wade, theGrio.com
March 11, 2026
“I’m not looking for validation,” EJ Johnson discusses embracing femininity and supporting Zaya Wade amid similar criticism.
Jalen Hurts, Jalen Hurts book, Better Than a Touchdown, Jalen hurts children's book, Jalen Hurts Better Than a Touchdown theGrio.com
March 11, 2026
Jalen Hurts says discovering authors Tiki and Ronde Barber as a child shaped his own journey as an Author and…