About Sytonia Reid

Sytonia Reid is a journalist and writer covering history, race, women, climate and culture. Sytonia is a proud JAX, FL native and Howard University Bison.

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Birdman thegrio.com
May 5, 2021
In a recent interview, rap mogul Birdman revealed that Cash Money is raking in millions every year from its master…
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2021 - Hollywood Party Performances
May 5, 2021
Saweetie is sharing more about how she’s doing in the aftermath of a very public break up with Migos member,…
condoms thegrio
May 5, 2021
Marketing experts say access to COVID-19 vaccinations have led to a surge in condom sales in preparation for 'hot vax…
FAMU
May 4, 2021
D.C. student Curtis Lawrence III, an academically gifted 16 year-old, is on his way to FAMU. In 2019, Lawrence graduated…
Yamiche Alcindor welcomes first child with husband
May 4, 2021
Journalist Yamiche Alcindor is making history by becoming the second Black woman to moderate Washington Week.
Large Rally To Stop Asian Hate Held In New York City
May 4, 2021
The number of hate crimes in New York City have risen by a staggering 73 percent since last year, while…
COVID-19 vaccine
May 3, 2021
Medical experts say the US is unlikely to reach ‘herd immunity’ to COVID-19 until more Americans are vaccinated.
Natalia Harris thegrio.com
May 3, 2021
Dr. Egli Colón Stephens, a grieving mother, is finding comfort in seeing ads of her late daughter, model Natalia Harris.
May 3, 2021
Multi-talented entertainer and philanthropist John Legend delivered the commencement speech to Duke University’s 2021 graduating class.
April 30, 2021
In a cute Instagram post, actor Kel Mitchell shared a snippet of his life as a father in a video…
Wanda Jones-Cooper, Ahmaud Arbery theGrio.com
April 30, 2021
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, has reached an agreement out of court with the 2:23 Foundation.
stimulus thegrio.com
April 30, 2021
Economists are attributing a record rise in household income in March to the stimulus check rolled out under the American…
JAY-Z At Webster Hall
April 29, 2021
Jay-Z and Nas have graced “Sorry Not Sorry,” a track from DJ Khaled’s much-anticipated album, Khaled, Khaled. 
Washington D.C.
April 29, 2021
A senseless shooting in Richmond, Virginia led to the tragic deaths of a new mother and her infant daughter.
Tiranda Plummer Jackson State University thegrio.com
April 29, 2021
Tiranda Plummer is a Jackson State University student and Sonic Boom of the South member seeking a life-changing kidney transplant.
Pollution
April 28, 2021
A new study on fine particulate matter reveals that highways, construction sites, and electric utilities are polluting Black communities.
April 28, 2021
Texas senator Ted Cruz didn’t think 'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah’s latest jab at him was funny and the…
Tamron Hall Show New Jersey family thegrio.com
April 28, 2021
Jason Friel, Jim Wall and H. Michael Morse are friends who've turned into family by riding out the COVID-19 pandemic…
Kenosha Community Continues To March And Rally In Wake Of Jacob Blake's Shooting By Police
April 27, 2021
Jacob Blake’s uncle, Justin Blake was arrested on Sunday evening after protesting outside of the Kenosha Police Department building.
April 27, 2021
As part of a new system update, Apple’s Siri now has two voice options that may be more recognizable to…