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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 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,...

Entertainment Featured July 29, 2020

Malik B, founding member of The Roots, dies at 47

Malik B, one of the founding members of the hip-hop group The Roots, has died at the age of 47....

GOP senator introduces bill to stop federal funding for schools teaching ‘1619 Project’

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton introduced a piece of legislation on Thursday that will prohibit the use of federal funds to...

Entertainment News July 22, 2020

Al B. Sure reveals he was once married to Kim Porter

Nearly two years after Kim Porter‘s death, Al B. Sure is opening up about their relationship. The ’90s R&B singer...

Entertainment Featured Film Interviews Television July 21, 2020

O-T Fagbenle dishes on Hulu debut of ‘Maxxx,’ mysterious ‘Black Widow’ role

O-T Fagbenle is ready to reintroduce himself. The 39-year-old English actor has added executive producer, director, writer and showrunner to...

Entertainment Sports July 9, 2020

Mark Ingram Jr. on NFL’s return: ‘We need to find the safest way’

Mark Ingram Jr. is ready to tackle the 2020 season. The Baltimore Ravens running back, 30, revealed that he is...

Entertainment Interviews LGBTQ+ News Television July 8, 2020

Steven Canals talks ‘Pose,’ success and Afro-Latin identity

Steven Canals is still taking it all in. The 39-year-old Bronx native became an overnight TV sensation when Pose, the...