About Kayla Grant

Kayla Grant is a cross-topic multimedia journalist who is pursuing her Master of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. In addition to being featured in theGrio, the Clark Atlanta University alumna’s words are published in Poynter Institute’s HBCU Voter Guide, Oz Magazine, iPondr, Prism, rolling out and the Atlanta Business Journal. Follow her on Twitter: @TheKaylaGrant.

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Brandon Spots His Sign theGrio.com
August 1, 2022
After the controversial phrase ‘Let’s go, Brandon!’ proved inspiring to a boy with autism, a friendship and book were born.
July 22, 2022
TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford asked Dania Diaz, Team Roc managing director, what she learned from working with the Shawn Carter Foundation.
July 22, 2022
The philanthropic branch of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is a partner in an NYC event focusing on police violence and area activism.
July 6, 2022
The bestselling author and television writer talks about damaging Black male myths in his latest book, ‘Black Boy Smile: A Memoir in Moments’
IIyasah Shabazz, theGrio.com
June 30, 2022
Educator and activist Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz thanks father, Malcolm X, for everything he has done for the Black community.
Mary J. Blige and DJ D-Nice theGrio.com
June 22, 2022
In a recent interview with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, Mary J. Blige shares that she wants her legacy to be embracing to everyone…
Special LA Screening for "The Devil You Know"
June 20, 2022
Brown, who has risen to stardom because of her authenticity, is a living representation of finding success in being yourself.
Jemele Hill YouTube Jake Paul thegrio.com
June 20, 2022
This year, Hill said she is going to celebrate Juneteenth for all the years that the celebration went unacknowledged.
Sam Jay
June 20, 2022
Jay grew up aware of what Juneteenth was and the meaning of it; however, she doesn’t plan to celebrate it in a big way this year.
2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon – Red Carpet
June 19, 2022
Actress Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts spoke with theGrio’s Jared Alexander about their Juneteenth plans.
June 19, 2022
In a recent interview with theGrio’s Cortney Wills, “Pose“ star Dyllón Burnside defined what freedom means to him. 
Fourth Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema
June 19, 2022
“I probably feel the most free in this moment in time than I’ve ever felt in my life because I’m unapologetically me,” Nash said. 
June 18, 2022
Famed gospel singer Yolanda Adams spoke with theGrio’s Cortney M. Wills to discuss what freedom means to her. 
June 18, 2022
For actress Kiki Layne, freedom in 2022 means more control over how she is represented and the things she gets to do. 
June 17, 2022
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz talks about leadership, her late and great father Malcolm X’s impact, the lesson she learned from her mother and…
Special LA Screening for "The Devil You Know"
May 25, 2022
Actress and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown sat down with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford to reflect on the highs and lows of her success. 
Strength Of A Woman Festival
May 24, 2022
Mary J. Blige spoke to theGrio’s Natasha Alford about learning to love herself, Black women’s advancement and Black entrepreneurs.
Dr. Wendy Osefo www.theGrio.com
May 22, 2022
Multi-hyphenate Real Housewives star Dr. Wendy Osefo talks to theGrio’s Natasha Alford in the latest episode of “That’s the Point.”
May 20, 2022
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, the mothers on theGrio team discussed managing their mental health… 
March 6, 2022
The Emmy-nominated television host talks about her career, Tyler Perry, the new Supreme Court nominee and her legacy.