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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

Wunmi Mosaku, Wunmi Mosaku The New Yorker illustration, Wunmi Mosaku illustration theGrio.com
March 9, 2026
he New Yorker faces backlash for how it illustrated “Sinners” star Wunmi Mosaku, and it's part of a bigger problem.
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March 9, 2026
A doctor found a 5-year-old True Beethe alone before open-heart surgery. What happened next led to six siblings finding loving…
Tia Mowry, Tameria Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tia and Tamera, Tia and Tamera relationship
March 9, 2026
Tamera Mowry explains how, despite their busy schedules and differences, she and Tia Mowry find time to bond and connect.
The National Association of Black Bookstores, What is The National Association of Black Bookstores?, NAB2, theGrio.com
March 6, 2026
This week, the National Association of Black Bookstores launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory.
Shawna Thomas
March 6, 2026
“Y’all, this is not a bad thing. I’m going to miss everyone, but I need to go find a beach,”…
Tichina Arnold, Tichina Arnold CBS
March 6, 2026
As she celebrates 20 years with CBS, Tichina Arnold secures a first-look deal with the network with her company Queens…
Michael B Jordan, Michael B. Jordan brother, Khalid Jordan Michael B. Jordan, Michael B Jordan Mom, Donna Jordan Michael B. Jordan, Jamila Jordan-Theus, Michael B. Jordan siblings theGrio.com
March 6, 2026
Oscar nominee Michael B. Jordan’s creativity runs in the family. Meet his mom Dona Jordan, his Jamila Jordan, and his…
Queen Latifah, Queen Latifah death hoax, Queen Latifah died, is queen lafidah okay? theGrio.com
March 6, 2026
Queen Latifah reminds fans you “can't believe what you read on the internet,” shutting down social media death hoaxes about…
Delroy Lindo, Delroy Lindo memoir, Delroy Lindo BAFTA, Delroy Lindo BAFTA slur theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
During a recent interview, actor Delroy Lindo said he has said all he has to say about the BAFTA slur…
Mathew Knowles, Mathew Knowles Tina Knowles, Mathew Knowles interview theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
Mathew Knowles shuts down the discourse after a viral clip shows him walking out of an interview at the mention…
Haitian man dies in ICE custody, Haitian man Arizona ICE, ICE arizona theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
Emmanuel Damas, a 56-year-old Haitian man, died in ICE custody following complications linked to an untreated tooth infection.
Yvette Nicole Brown Nicki Minaj, Yvette Nicole Brown ICE Out theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown says campaigns like “ICE Out” matter more than the “noise” about Nicki Minaj’s right-wing politics.
Weeksville, Mayor Mamdani Weeksville, Weeksville restoration, Weeksville New York, Weeksville zohran mamdani, Weeksville NYC theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
Weeksville was the second-largest free Black community in the pre-Civil War era, and Mayor Mamdani wants to make sure you…
Monaleo, Monaleo health, Monaleo tour, Monaleo canceled show theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
Rapper Monaleo emphasizes the importance of listening to your body after a pain she tried to ignore led her to…
Mary Cosby, Mary Cosby RHOSLC, RHOSLC filiming, RHOSLC season 7, RHOSLC season 7 mary, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Mary
March 4, 2026
After halting production due to the death of Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr., the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City…
Keke Palmer, Keke Palmer age-gap relationship, Keke Palmer demi lovato theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
“Oh, I was being exploited,” Keke Palmer reflects on age-gap relationship during a podcast episode with fellow child star Demi…
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March 4, 2026
"The afterlife isn't what people make it out to be," Lamar Odom says in his upcoming Netflix documentary “Untold."
Ray J, Ray J health, Ray J Sonja Norwood, Ray J mom, Ray J heart condition theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
Sonja Norwood, Ray J’s mother, addresses the people who think her son is “faking his health concerns, or it's a…
Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson son, Jennifer hudson financial literacy, theGrio.com
March 3, 2026
“Don’t max out that credit card,” is one of the many financial lessons Jennifer Hudson hopes to teach her son,…
March 3, 2026
After making history as the first Black woman at the Washington Post, Dorothy Butler Gilliam is supporting the reporters hit…