About Melissa Noel

Melissa Noel is an award-winning freelance multimedia journalist in New York City. Noel's work focuses on telling stories that center on the issues impacting marginalized communities and the Caribbean Diaspora. Her commitment to bringing attention to underreported stories has earned her accolades such as a Global Media Award for excellence in reporting from the International Labour Organization, A Salute to Excellence Award from The National Association of Black Journalists, and a White House Correspondents' Association journalism award.

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Liberia thegrio.com
February 14, 2022
The Biden admin sends a delegation to the West African nation to celebrate 200 years since the arrival of the first free Black Americans.
The docuseries shatters Canada’s image as a safe harbor for Black people and elucidates the little-known stories of Black Canadians.  
February 4, 2022
Western education regularly overlooks these monarchs, but theGrio never will. Meet the African kings who deserve recognition.
The initiative highlighting  the food, culture and contributions of the African Diaspora focuses on Black Health and wellness this year.
February 2, 2022
Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission shares lineup for the first “Taste of Carnival,” a combination of virtual and in-person events.
Marcus Garvey, theGrio.com
The 30-day campaign seeks to nab 100,000 signatures from across the globe to elicit an official White House response.
January 31, 2022
The British Formula One icon makes a rare investment in Zapp, a London-based grocery delivery start-up founded in 2020.
January 26, 2022
The history-making Team Antigua Island Girls rowing team hopes to break the fastest female record which was set by the Ocean Sheroes.
Cardiff City v Preston North End: The Emirates FA Cup Third Round
January 26, 2022
At least eight people were killed and 38 injured in a crush outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match Monday night.
January 5, 2022
Inpathy wants to transform how people use social media by encouraging users to be transparent and share the not-so-great moments as well.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 21, 2012
VIDEO – This week, a look at the earnings reports will gauge consumer spending. Reports will come from Barnes and Noble, Tiffany’s and Kroger. There will also be data on GDP, income and spending and home prices…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 16, 2012
VIDEO – Small business optimism improved slightly, consumer prices showed a slight increase due to higher rent prices and new claims to jobless benefits spiked by 78,000 due to Hurricane Sandy. But inflation overall is staying at bay.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 14, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Alberta Darling’s comments imply that voter fraud may have played a role in President Barack Obama’s victory in the state on Election Day.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 14, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – John Silvanus Wilson will be the 11th president of Morehouse College. Wilson is the former executive director of President Obama’s White House Initiative on HBCUs…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 14, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – A former tanning salon owner who told his partner he was ‘not going to be around’ if President Obama won a second term was found dead two days after the election… The body of Henry Hamilton was discovered in his condo on November 8th with the words “F— Obama!” written over his will and two empty prescription bottles nearby,according to the Miami Herald.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 7, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Sasha and Malia Obama will continue to spend much of their adolescence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and in the public eye.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 7, 2012
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A protest at the University of Mississippi against the re-election of President Barack Obama grew into crowd of about 400 people with shouted racial slurs…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 17, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Clothing retailer The Gap has pulled a controversial shirt from store shelves and offline after outraged consumers took to social media to demand its removal…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – British singing sensation Adele is staying out of the spotlight these days as she prepares for the birth of her first child…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Highway drivers seeking to enter Romney, Texas were greeted with a blatant political message this week…