About Mariel Turner

Mariel Turner is a writer for 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 X & Instagram.

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August 3, 2020
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles confirmed her relationship with NFL player Jonathan Owens in a series of social media snaps on Sunday.
July 29, 2020
Malik B, one of the founding members of the hip-hop group The Roots, has died at the age of 47, his family confirmed on social media on Wednesday.
Arkansas Senate Candidate Tom Cotton Attends Election Night Party With Supporters
July 23, 2020
Republican Senator Tom Cotton introduced a piece of legislation that will prohibit the use of federal funds to teach The 1619 Project in K-12 schools.
2018 Soul Train Awards - Red Carpet
July 22, 2020
Al B. Sure revealed on Wednesday that he and Kim Porter, who died unexpectedly in November 2018 from pneumonia, were once married.
Premiere Of Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 2 - Red Carpet
July 21, 2020
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, O.T. Fagbenle is dishing on his newest Hulu series, Maxxx, and his mysterious role in Marvel’s Black Widow.
Baltimore Ravens v Miami Dolphins
July 9, 2020
Mark Ingram Jr. revealed that he is prepped for the return of NFL training camp but also wants to maintain sense of caution due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Red Carpet Event For FX's "Pose" - Roaming Carpet
July 8, 2020
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Steven Canals opens up about Hollywood success, Pose season 3 and support for Black, Brown and LGBTQ communities.
June 30, 2020
Katori Hall developed her new Starz series, “P-Valley,” with the goal of shedding light on the world of stripping—and the nuance of Blackness as a whole.
June 26, 2020
Rapper Huey, best known for his hit 2006 single “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” has reportedly died at the age of 31 after being shot. 
June 25, 2020
A Black couple who recently relocated to Puerto Rico are desperately fighting to regain custody of their son after the baby was taken by child services. 
June 17, 2020
Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell, Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards address COVID-19 and social justice.
June 11, 2020
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Governor Gavin Newsom is doubling down on his commitment to social justice reform in the state of California.
June 8, 2020
Bonnie Pointer, one of the sisters who made up the 1970s funk group The Pointer Sisters, has died. She was 69. 
Michael Jordan theGrio.com
June 5, 2020
Michael Jordan announced that he would be donating $100 million via the Jordan Brand to organizations supporting racial equality over the next 10 years.
June 5, 2020
Mayor Muriel Bowser paid tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement by renaming a street in the organization’s honor and emblazoning the phrase on the road. 
Breonna Taylor theGrio.com
June 5, 2020
The Louisville public safety committee passed a proposal to severely curtail no-knock warrants in honor of Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police. 
Gabrielle union
June 4, 2020
Gabrielle Union filed a complaint Thursday with the state of California against NBC and the producers of “America’s Got Talent.”
June 4, 2020
Beyoncé isn’t holding back on her demands for justice amid nationwide protesting over the death of George Floyd.
June 4, 2020
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, KJ Smith is opening up about returning to filming amid the coronavirus pandemic, advocacy and self-care.
June 3, 2020
Barack Obama spoke to the nation for the first time since protesting has erupted in the U.S. in response to the death of George Floyd.Â