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Gift like theGrio, Kicky Mats, Harlem Candle Co., Law Roach, CB2, Linoto, Ayesha Curry's cookware, Don’t Sleep Interiors, Starfish & Coffee, Prince, Jungalow, Estelle Colored Glasses, Actually Curious, House of Marley, BLK MKT Vintage, Black-owned home brands, Black-owned gift guide, theGrio.com
December 2, 2023
Whether you’re shopping for a home decor addict, a stylish couch potato, or a Prince fan, we’ve got you covered.
Uzo Aduba, Uzo Aduba baby, celebrity Black mom, Black mothers, mother tribe, Black celebrity baby, theGrio.com
December 1, 2023
Sharing first glimpses of motherhood via Instagram, Aduba praises the support of fellow mothers while pregnant.
RIck Ross, Drake diss track, theGrio.com
November 30, 2023
The rapper opened up about returning to his 235-acre farm in Georgia to recharge.
Harvard Business School Spades clinic, Black Harvard Business School students, Black Ivy League students, Black at a PWI, Spades, history of Spades, how to play Spades, Spades in Black culture, theGrio.com
November 30, 2023
Students behind the Harvard Business School’s Spades clinic sat down with theGrio to discuss the clinic, the game, and how…
Serena Williams, Serena Williams mental health, Black women's mental health, Black famous athletes, Black mothers, Black mental health, theGrio.com
November 29, 2023
Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams took a much-needed moment for her mental health.
Tiffany Haddish, Tiffany Haddish arrest, Tiffany Haddish DUI, Sober Black Girls, substance abuse resources for Black people, theGrio.com
November 28, 2023
As Tiffany Haddish takes accountability, theGrio rounds up resources and advice for Black people seeking help with problem drinking.
Woosah Bride, Black bridal journal, Black bridal brand, Black wedding planner, Black bridal assistant, holiday engagement, engagement season, wedding planning advice, Black brides, Black weddings, theGrio.com
November 27, 2023
The founder of Black bridal stationery brand Woosah Bride gives advice for newly engaged couples. 
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson resigns from Vouge, Black fashion editors, Black fashion stylists, Black fashion, Black style, Vogue, theGrio.com
November 27, 2023
Vogue’s Former Global Fashion Director at Large says her new focus is serving her community.
Black-owned Friday, Black Friday, Black-owned brands, Black-owned Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 23, 2023
TheGrio has rounded up the top savings deals by Black-owned brands during Black Friday and Cyber Week.
Lululemon, Lululemon racial discrimination, Lululemon Black employees, Lululemon Hyde Park location, Lululemon scandal, DEI, DEI failure, theGrio.com
November 22, 2023
Amid formal complaints against Lululemon, current and former employees speak out about the brand known for its white, upper-middle-class aesthetic.
Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster Harlem, Black chefs, Black-owned restaurants, Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative, Open Kitchen, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 22, 2023
Ahead of the holidays, Samuelsson told theGrio how he’s supporting Black chefs with new initiatives up his sleeve.
Loneliness, loneliness epidemic, the Commission on Social Connection, World Health Organization, African Union Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba, Haben Girma, holiday blues, theGrio.com
November 20, 2023
Ahead of another holiday season, the World Health Organization is launching a diverse commission to combat loneliness and spread awareness.
Code My Crown, Dove, Open Source Afro Hair Library, A.M. Darke, Black gamers, Black video game developers, Black artists, CROWN Act, theGrio.com
November 17, 2023
Dove partners with Open Source Afro Hair Library for “Code My Crown” – the world’s first complete and free guide…
Meghan Markle, Variety Power of Women, Tyler Perry, Prince Harry, the holidays, theGrio.com
November 17, 2023
The Duchess of Sussex discussed her children days after Tyler Perry shared his nickname for Princess Lilibet.
Black domestic violence survivors, Black intimate partner violence survivors, Keke Palmer domestic violence survivors, Black domestic violence rates, theGrio.com
November 16, 2023
Here are some early signs of intimate partner violence —and expert advice on what to do about it.
Lauren Speed-Hamilton, Cameron Hamilton, Love is Blind, Love is Blind couples still together, reality tv couples, theGrio
November 16, 2023
Celebrating with a vow renewal and Usher in Las Vegas, the Hamiltons open up about how far they’ve come in…
Keke Palmer, Darius Jackson, Domestic Violence, Leodis, Black celebrity couples, theGrio.com
November 10, 2023
Palmer, who was also awarded sole custody of the estranged couple’s infant son, alleges destruction of property, jealousy, and domestic…
Ghetto Gastro, Black Power Kitchen, Jon Gray, Lester Walker and Pierre Serrao, GAP Holiday 2023, Holiday season, theGrio.com
November 9, 2023
Ghetto Gastro dishes on working with GAP, the holiday dishes they won’t serve, and staying lifted this season.
Black weddings, Black holiday weddings, holiday wedding etiquette, Black wedding etiquette, Events with Ambiance, Amber Sanders event planner, Black wedding planner, theGrio.com
November 6, 2023
Chicago-based event planner Amber Sanders weighs in on holiday wedding etiquette and logistics.
Eddie Osefo, Happy Eddie, Real Housewives of Potomac, Wendy Osefo, Black-owned cannabis brand, Curio Wellness, theGrio.com
November 5, 2023
Ahead of the return of the Real Housewives of Potomac this Sunday, Eddie Osefo is teasing a new product that…