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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

Halloween 2023, what is considered cultural appropriation on Halloween? Cultural appropriation Halloween? How to avoid cultural appropriation Halloween? theGrio.com
October 5, 2023
When it comes to Halloween, the line between admiration and cultural appropriation can get easily blurred, here is how you…
Male breast cancer, Black male breast cancer diagnosis, can men get breast cancer? Does breast cancer affect men? Men with breast cancer, male breast cancer awareness Black men with breast cancer theGrio.com
October 5, 2023
With men making up nearly 1% of breast cancer diagnoses, Black men battling breast cancer face higher risks.
David Ryan Harris American Airlines, travel, what are airlines trafficking policies? theGrio.com
October 4, 2023
After falsely accusing David Ryan Harris of trafficking his children, American Airlines offers the singer-songwriter “a heartfelt apology.”
Black women breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness month, October 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Robin Roberts breast cancer theGrio.com
October 3, 2023
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are four Black women who have defied the odds and beat breast…
Jodie Turner-Smith divorce, Is Jodie Turner-Smith married? Joide Turner-Smith Joshua Jackson divorce, Do Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson have kids? Is Jodie Turner-Smith getting a divorce? Did Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson breakup? theGrio.com
October 2, 2023
After tying the knot in 2019, Jodie Turner-Smith and husband Joshua Jackson call it quits three years later.
Blue Ivy Renaissance World tour, Blue Ivy makeup, Blue Ivy Tina Knowles makeup, Renaissance World Tour movie, Is Blue Ivy Beyoncé's daughter? Is Blue Ivy on tour? theGrio.com
October 2, 2023
As the Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour came to an end, Tina Knowles revealed another one of Blue Ivy’s hidden talents
September 29, 2023
Celebrity divorces often raise questions about alimony and prenuptial agreements. TheGrio sought answers from a family law attorney.
2 Chainz restaurant, 2 Chainz Esco Restaurant & Tapas, Pepsi Dig In residency, Pepsi MGM resorts, 2 Chainz restaurant residency, does 2 Chainz own a restaurant? theGrio.com
September 28, 2023
Having done a musical residency in Las Vegas, 2 Chainz is back for culinary residency with Pepsi Dig In to…
Allure Best of Beauty Awards, Black owned brands Allure Best of Beauty Awards, 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Awards theGrio.com
September 27, 2023
From haircare to skincare and more, here are all the Black-owned brands that won Allure’s 2023 Best of Beauty Award.
Nick Canon Mariah Carey Lupus, Was Nick Cannon diagnosed with lupus? Does Nick Canon have Lupus? Does Nick Canon still love Mariah Carey? Nick Canon Lupus theGrio.com
September 27, 2023
Nick Cannon says Mariah Carey "was the perfect helpmate, the perfect matriarch, the perfect mom, the perfect wife in those…
What is Keke Palmer's relationship status? Keke Palmer the Today show, is Keke Palmer single? Did Keke Palmer get back with her ex? Keke Palmer Darius Jackson relationship, Darius Jackson Keke Palmer, Is Darius Jackson with Keke Palmer? What did Darius say to Keke? What happened between Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson? theGrio.com
September 26, 2023
“Mind y’all’s business,” says Keke Palmer when asked about the status of her relationship with her baby’s father, Darius Jackson.
Anthony Anderson alimony, what is alimony, Anthony Anderson divorce, is Anthony Anderson married? theGrio.com
September 22, 2023
Nineteen months after their separation, court documents reveal that Anderson must pay $20,000 a month in alimony.
Is Halle Bailey pregnant? Is Tems pregnant? Halle Bailey pregancy rumor, Tems pregnancy rumor theGrio.com
September 21, 2023
From Halle Bailey to Tems, explore the assumptions and rumors surrounding celebrity pregnancies and 'baby bumps'.
Sherri Shepherd, Did Sherri Shepherd have a breast reduction? Sherri Shepherd breast reduction, what do you need to get a breast reduction? Breast reduction Black women,
September 21, 2023
Shedding light on the benefits and downsides, Sherri Shepherd candidly revealed her recent breast reduction surgery.
Did Chanel Iman have a baby? How many kids does Chanel Iman have? Did Chanel Iman give birth? Chanel Iman Davon Godchaux baby theGrio.com
September 20, 2023
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Chanel Iman and Davon Godchaux announce the arrival of their daughter Capri Summer Godchaux.
Black-owned sustainable fashion, Climate Week 2023, fashion sustainability, what is Climate Week? Oak and Acorn, Charles Harbison, Brother Vellies, Bed on Water, Taylor Jay, Studio 189, Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese theGrio.com
September 20, 2023
Amid the 2023 Climate Week's focus on climate change, these lack-owned brands fashioning a sustainable future.
What did Rihanna name her baby? Is Rihanna still pregnant? When did Rihanna have her baby? Rihanna new baby, Rihanna baby name, Rihanna A$AP Rocky baby, theGrio.com
September 20, 2023
In a series of family portraits, Rihanna and A$AP pose with their son RZA and reveal their second child, Riot…
Beautycon 2023, Beautycon Kelly Rowland, is Beautycon back? When was Beautycon 2023?Marsai Martin Beautycon, Tia Mowry Beautycon theGrio.com
September 18, 2023
After a four-year hiatus, Beautycon made a return to Los Angeles this past weekend, featuring Kelly Rowland, Marsai Martin and…
Should I get back with my ex? Ashanti and Nelly relationship, spinning the block with an ex, tips for handling an ex, relationship advice theGrio.com
September 15, 2023
Nelly and Ashanti’s rekindled relationship had many feeling nostalgic this week, but would it be worth revisiting your ex?
Ashanti Nelly, Ashanti Nelly 2023, Ashanti Nelly dating history, Ashanti Nelly VMAs, who is Ashanti dating? Are Ashanti and Nelly dating? theGrio.com
September 14, 2023
While attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Ashanti confirmed she and Nelly have resumed a romantic relationship.