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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

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Who plays Queen Charlotte Bridgerton?, Bridgerton Queen Charlotte, Queen Charlotte Bridgeton actress, Golda Rosheuvel Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel Queen Charlotte, Bridgerton seaon 3, Should I watch Queen Charlotte before Bridgerton?, Is Bridgerton season 3 out?, Bridgerton Netflix, Bridgerton Shonda Rhimes theGrio.com
May 17, 2024
Upon the release of “Bridgerton” season 3, actress Golda Rosheuvel celebrates the cultural impact of her character Queen Charlotte.
Glossier grant program, Glossier Black beauty grant 2024, Black entrepreneurship, Black beauty brands, funding for Black-owned brands, Is it harder for Black-owned businesses to get funding, What are the struggles of black business owners?, is harder for black businesses to get investors, Deon Libra, Deon Libra Devin McGhee Kirkland theGrio.com
May 15, 2024
“There are many of us with retail deals on the table and we cannot raise money,” said Black beauty entrepreneur…
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May 15, 2024
"Black-ish" mother-daughter duo Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross star in Old Navy’s new Summer campaign.
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May 14, 2024
Ahead of Father’s Day, Knicks player Jalen Brunson and his father pose in a heartfelt campaign for Brooks Brothers.
What is long-term birth control, Black reproductive health, Black women reproductive health, birth control coercion, Birth control coercion Time magazine, healthcare discrimination, What is health care discrimination?, medical racism, what is medical racism theGrio.com
May 14, 2024
The publication’s recent report finds a new form of reproductive control –– birth control coercion.
Halle Bailey, Halle Bailey mother's day, Does Halle Bailey have any tattoos?, Halle Bailey tattoos, How many kids does Halle Bailey have?, Halle Bailey DDG, Who is Halle Bailey's baby daddy?, Halle Bailey baby, Halle Bailey Halo, What is Halle and DDG's baby name?, What is Halles son's name? theGrio.com
May 13, 2024
This Mother’s Day, Halle Bailey celebrated not one but two milestones –– becoming a mom and getting her first tattoo.
Black-owned golf brands, golf brands Black-owned, Tiger Woods lifestyle brand, What is Tiger Woods' brand?, Tiger Woods Sun Day Red, Black-owned athleisure brands, Black owned athletic brands, Black-owned athleisure clothing theGrio.com
May 11, 2024
From beginner golfers to experts, Eastside Golf and Tiger Woods’ new brands showcase a new form of “Athluxury.”
Lizzo Met Gala, Lizzo Met Gala 2024, What inspired Lizzo Met Gala look?, Who designed Lizzo's Met Gala look, Jodie Turner-Smith Met Gala, Jodie Turner Smith Met Gala 2024, What inspired Jodie Turner-Smith's Met Gala look?, Jodie Turner Smith Burberry, Best dressed Met Gala 2024, Worst dressed Met Gala 2024 theGrio.com
May 10, 2024
Whether they were labeled as best or worst dress, Jodie Turner-Smith and Lizzo loved their 2024 Met Gala looks.
Telfar Denim, Angel Reese Good American, Angel Reese Sky high Good American, Good American long inseam jeans, tall-girl friendly jeans, best jeans for tall girls, genderless clothing telfar, Telfar denim collection, does Telfar make clothes?, Is Telfar gender neutral?, Black-owned denim brands, Black-owned brands theGrio.com
May 9, 2024
Reese is taking center stage to spotlight Good American’s new tall girl-friendly jeans, and Telfar introduces genderless denim.
Tiffany Haddish teacher, Tiffany Haddish the View, Teacher appreciation week, when is teacher appreciation week? when is teacher appreciation day?, Tiffany Haddish I Curse You With Joy, Who taught Tiffany Haddish how to read? theGrio.com
May 9, 2024
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Haddish shared her gratitude for the attentive high school drama teacher who changed her…
Last-minute gift ideas, Last minute mother's day gift ideas, last minute mother's day gifts, Black-owned gifts Amazon, Black-owned mother's day gifts, Black-owned mother's day gifts on amazon, Mother's day gifts fast delivery, mother's day gifts two-day shipping theGrio.com
May 8, 2024
No need to sacrifice style for speed; these gift ideas combine both to create a memorable Mother’s Day.
Candace Parker Adidas, why did Candace Parker retire?, Candace Parker president of Adidas women’s basketball, Has Candace Parker retired from the WNBA?, Candace Parker adidas partnership theGrio.com
May 8, 2024
Retired WNBA star, Candace Parker embarks on a new journey in women’s basketball with Adidas leadership.
Black-owned Mother's Day gifts, Gifts for fashionable moms, gifts for stylish moms, Black-owned apparel brands, Mother's Day gifts from Black brands, Mother's Day gifts, Mother's Day Black-owned gift guide, Mother's Day 2024, theGrio.com
May 3, 2024
Whether she’s a longtime or aspiring fashionista, these Mother's Day gifts will have your mama feeling and looking good.
Mommy and me photoshoot, photoshoot for moms, mom gift ideas, What is the best gift to give on Mother's Day?, Gifts moms actually want on mother’s day, What is an acceptable Mother's Day gift?, What is an acceptable Mother's Day gift?, What do mothers want for Mother's Day?, Postal petals, Brukwine, Klancy Miller, For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food Klancy miller, Ashley Jean Blanche Creative Studio, Black-owned creative studios, mother’s day gift ideas 2024, thoughtful mother’s day gifts, unique mother’s day gifts, theGrio.com
May 2, 2024
This Mother’s Day, say “thank you” to the maternal figures in your life with these thoughtful gift ideas.
Tamela J Gordon, Tamela J. Gordon Hood wellness, Black wellness, Black wellness books, Best black wellness books, Wellness books by Black authors, What does black wellness mean?, Black self-care books, self-care books by Black authors theGrio.com
April 25, 2024
In her upcoming book “Hood Wellness,” author Tamela J. Gordon challenges stereotypes within the health and wellness space.
What is fast fashion and why is it a problem?, Impacts of fast fashion, negative impacts of fast fashion, sustainable fashion, plus-size sustaintable fashion, plus-size fast fashion, size inclusivity in fashion, Vestiare Collective fast fashion study, Exposing the True Cost of Fast Fashion Vestiare Collective, is thrifting better than fast fashion? theGrio.com
April 22, 2024
A new study comparing fast- and pre-loved fashion highlights how the industry’s environmental impact also belies a size inclusivity problem.
Mia Ray, GRL Cannabis, Black women owned businesses, Black women in cannabis, What is 4/20? Black owned cannabis brands theGrio.com
April 20, 2024
With GRL Cannabis Club, Mia Ray seeks to break stereotypes surrounding marijuana by offering a luxury, wellness-focused experience.
Black maternal health week 2024, How to support new moms, What do new moms need?, How do you emotionally support a new mother?, Black maternal health, Maternal mental health, What do new moms need the most?, International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, Black maternal mental health, Resources for moms, financial resources for moms, mental health resources for moms theGrio.com
April 11, 2024
Being a mom may not come with a step-by-step handbook, but shoring three strategic areas helps support holistic Black maternal…
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, Country Music Awards, Texas Hold 'Em, Black country artists, theGrio.com
April 3, 2024
Whether or not Beyoncé decides to tour her country album, be ready for the next rodeo with these Black-owned brands.
March 27, 2024
From visionary entrepreneurs to corporate innovators, these dynamic female leaders rewrote the rules and reshaped industries.