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Mariel Turner is the Senior Editor at theGrio. The Detroit native previously worked for Us Weekly, EBONY Magazine and KTLA 5 News, and strives to find the intersection between entertainment and social issues. In her free time, Mariel enjoys traveling, reading and all things Beyoncé. Follow her @mariel_turner on Twitter & Instagram.

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Entertainment Featured Television February 24, 2021

Cherie Johnson opens up about queer love on ‘Punky Brewster’ reboot: ‘It defines girl power’

Cherie Johnson is enjoying a full circle moment. Known for playing the adorable Cherie on the ’80s sitcom Punky Brewster,...

Black History Month Entertainment Featured Interviews Television February 15, 2021

Larry Wilmore talks ‘Amend: The Fight for America,’ importance of Black history

Larry Wilmore is adding historian to his resume with the release of his newest project, Amend: The Fight for America....

Entertainment Featured Interviews January 25, 2021

Michael B. Jordan says lockdown allowed him to ‘focus on what really mattered’

After spending nearly 20 years in the spotlight, Michael B. Jordan had to adjust to quieter life when the coronavirus...

Entertainment Film Interviews January 11, 2021

Meagan Good, Niles Fitch say ‘If Not Now, When?’ speaks to power of Black storytelling

Meagan Good is a veteran actress with a 25-year career in the industry, but that doesn’t mean she wasn’t nervous...

Entertainment Featured Interviews December 23, 2020

Tia Mowry says mother, grandmother taught her how to be ‘queen of the family’

As 2020 comes to an end, Tia Mowry-Hardrict is focused on family. The Whole New You author, 42, is celebrating...

Entertainment Featured Interviews December 16, 2020

Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker say 2020 taught them how to ‘appreciate each other more, have faith’

As 2020 comes to a close, many people have begun to reflect on how this year’s unpredictable events have impacted...

Entertainment Featured Interviews November 20, 2020

La La Anthony dishes on holiday plans, uplifting women: ‘I’m such a girl’s girl’

La La Anthony is ready to celebrate the holiday season virtually. Like many other Americans during this time, Anthony has...

Black militia leader speaks on protecting Black people at the polls and beyond

John Jay Fitzgerald Johnson is taking a strong stance against voter intimidation of the Black community. Leader of the Black...

Entertainment Featured Interviews November 2, 2020

Kerry Washington stresses importance of voting, talks Election Day anxiety

The 2020 election may be around the corner, but Kerry Washington isn’t slowing down on her advocacy for voting efforts....

Featured Inspiration Politics October 30, 2020

Kemba Smith Pradia says America must work to see humanity in formerly incarcerated people as election approaches

Kemba Smith Pradia knows firsthand what it’s like to be denied the right to vote. The social justice advocate was...

Business Entertainment Featured Interviews Lifestyle October 19, 2020

Tia Mowry on expanding Anser brand and returning to ‘Family Reunion’ set: ‘I’m living in my purpose’

Fans may have been introduced to Tia Mowry as a young child star, but today the actress is redefining what...

Entertainment Featured Interviews October 2, 2020

Alfonso Ribeiro says ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ reunion ‘a wonderful time,’ talks virtual Halloween plans

Alfonso Ribeiro has a lot to look forward to this fall season. The 49-year-old host is gearing up for Halloween...

Books Entertainment Featured Interviews October 1, 2020

Mike Johnson on new book ‘Making The Love You Want,’ finding self-love and support for BLM

Mike Johnson‘s life has been anything but ordinary. The 32-year-old made the transition from Air Force veteran to reality TV...

Entertainment Featured September 2, 2020

Larenz Tate says ‘Love Jones’ has been ‘therapy,’ ‘more than’ than Hollywood ever dreamed

Larenz Tate is ready to share his life in detail. The 44-year-old Power star unpacks his journey from teen ’90s...

Entertainment Featured August 31, 2020

Rachel Lindsay talks MTV’s ‘Ghosted’ season 2, growing diversity in Bachelor Nation

Rachel Lindsay is no stranger to reality TV twists, but even she wasn’t ready for some of the surprising moments...

Featured Politics Video August 28, 2020

Cory Booker on joining possible Biden administration: My focus ‘is being a US senator’

Fresh off an exhausting but inspiring presidential run, Sen. Cory Booker is focused on serving his constituents in New Jersey....

Featured News Politics Video August 25, 2020

Vernon Jones: Dems don’t ‘want Black people to leave their mental plantation’

Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones launched into an impassioned speech against the Democratic party at the Republican National Convention on...

Trump reacts to Michelle Obama’s DNC speech: ‘Your husband’ is to blame

President Donald Trump issued a response on Tuesday to Michelle Obama‘s powerful condemnation of his administration. The former reality TV...

Entertainment August 17, 2020

MC Lyte reportedly files for divorce from John Wyche after 3 years of marriage

Single again. Rapper MC Lyte has filed from divorce from her estranged husband, John Wyche, three years after the couple...

Entertainment Featured August 3, 2020

Simone Biles debuts new NFL boyfriend Jonathan Owens on Instagram

Young love! Simone Biles and Houston Texans football safety Jonathan Owens are Instagram official. The four-time Olympic gold medalist, 23,...