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Black brides, Black bridesmaids, Black weddings, Bridesmaid budget, Bridesmaid duties, wedding planning, theGrio.com
June 28, 2023
We break down the key areas where bridesmaids can run into challenges and how the bride can help.
Laurie Underwood, Laury Bridal, Project Runway, Black bridal designer, Black wedding dress designer, Black bride, Black bridal style, Black bridal fashion, Black-owned business, Black-owned wedding vendor, Black fashion, Black style, theGrio.com
June 23, 2023
Chicago-based bridal designer Laurie Underwood of Laury Bride opens up to theGrio about life as a Black designer in the…
HBCU PrEP Ambassador Program, HBCU HIV prevention, Black HIV prevention, Black people with HIV, PrEP, The Human Rights Campaign, HBCUs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HIV prevention at HBCUs, Pride Month, Black LGBTQ, Black sexual health, theGrio.com
June 21, 2023
The Human Rights Campaign chats with theGrio about fighting HIV with the HBCU-based PrEP Peer Educator program.
Destination weddings, Black destination weddings, Black weddings, Black bride, Black beach bride, Black groom, theGrio.com
June 14, 2023
Getting married? Destination weddings are on the rise — and they aren’t just happening abroad.
Wedding etiquette, Black weddings, Black brides, Black grooms, wedding season, theGrio.com
June 6, 2023
Wedding etiquette has changed over the years, but it still exists. TheGrio has rounded up 11 top things to avoid…
Unsun sunscreen, Katonya Breaux, Frank Ocean's Mother, sunscreen for Black people, do Black people need sunscreen, Black skincare, theGrio.com
May 23, 2023
Frank Ocean's mother, Katonya Breaux, founded the first Black sunscreen brand to increase Black people's awareness of the sun’s risk.
Allyson Felix, HP printables, Black-owned business, Black moms, Black kids, generational wealth, theGrio.com
May 19, 2023
This Small Business Month, Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix has some advice for our littlest small business owners.
Sara Elise, A Recipe for More, Black neurodivergent, Black queer women, Black gender queer, Black abundance, soft life, Black mental health, Mental health awareness month, theGrio.com
May 11, 2023
New York-based pleasure doula Sara Elise chats with theGrio about her debut release, “A Recipe for More.”
Halle Bailey, Little Mermaid premiere, Disney's "The Little Mermaid", red carpet, red carpet style, Black Hollywood, Black celebrities, Black style, Black fashion, theGrio.com
May 9, 2023
From ocean blues to corals and metallics, Black Hollywood brought its ”Under the Sea” best to the premiere of "The…
Gabrielle Union on motherhood, Black mothers, Black motherhood, Mother's Day, theGrio.com
May 4, 2023
From buzzworthy pregnancy reveals to “mom guilt” and everything in between, we break down what we’ve learned from Black celebrity…
Mother's Day Gift Guide, Black-owned Mother's Day gift guide, Black-owned brands, Black mothers, theGrio.com
May 2, 2023
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14, so theGrio has compiled 12 gift ideas from Black-owned brands. 
4/20, cannabis, cbd, Black-owned cannabis brands, Black-owned weed brands, Cannabis wellness, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
April 20, 2023
As common perceptions of cannabis evolve, there are many ways to support Black businesses on 4/20 and through this growing…
Black Maternal Health Week Black doulas Black midwives Black health and wellness Black birthing person theGrio.com
April 17, 2023
The CEO of the National Black Doulas Association details some of the challenges that Black doulas are up against.
Black Maternal Health Week Black Mamas Matter Alliance Black Maternal care theGrio.com
April 11, 2023
Now in its sixth year, we need Black Maternal Health Week more than ever. Here's what's at stake — and…
April 6, 2023
ViiV Healthcare launches new Black women’s health activity books with a star-studded dinner party.
Renaldo Webb PetPlate Black founder Black pet parents theGrio.com
March 26, 2023
TheGrio sits down with Renaldo Webb, who is on a mission to bring better food to dogs as the founder…
Law Roach retires Black fashion stylist Black fashion red carpet style theGrio.com
March 15, 2023
Law Roach’s supposed retirement will be a huge loss to the industry.
Black health black women and ozempic obesity diabetes theGrio.com
March 11, 2023
Ozempic treats diabetes and obesity, two diseases that disproportionately impact Black people and remain severely misunderstood. 
Yvette Nicole Brown, obesity, It's Bigger Than Me, Black health, theGrio.com
March 2, 2023
‘Community’ and ‘Act Your Age’ actress Yvette Nicole Brown opens up about her own journey with obesity and body positivity.
Eli Lilly insulin price cap black with diabetes black health and wellness theGrio.com
March 1, 2023
The pharmaceutical giant is also expanding a program that caps insulin at $35.