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About Tonya Pendleton

TONYA PENDLETON is a veteran multimedia journalist in news, sports, lifestyle and entertainment reporting. She’s written for Essence, Ebony, BET.com, The Source, XXL, Jordan Magazine, the Philadelphia Daily News, The Washington Post and more. In her current incarnation as a writer/editor with TheGrio.com and as “Things To Do” curator for NPR affiliate WHYY, she crafts content for a local and global audience. The Philadelphia resident was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of The New School.

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quarantine better people wine thegrio.com
August 31, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic made people realize they needed to prioritize their relationships and have a better work-life balance.
Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Addresses Virtual DNC From Delaware
August 28, 2020
The Biden/Harris campaign has purchased the Keep America Great domain to keep track of Trump's lies even though it is…
Tia Mowry Lifetime holiday movies thegrio.com
August 28, 2020
Tia Mowry Hardrict has already starred in two Lifetime movies says she's signed a three-picture deal with the network for…
Pam Grier, Ava DuVernay biopic thegrio.com
August 28, 2020
Pam Grier wants Ava DuVernay to direct her biopic, and her fans think that's a idea that should definitely happen.
University of Alabama coronavirus health students thegrio.com
August 27, 2020
Faculty at the University of Alabama was told not to divulge any positive tests they may know about either in…
Milwaukee Bucks NBA playoffs Jacob Blake Wisconsin
August 27, 2020
The NBA will resume play very likely on Friday at the earliest, multiple reports from the Orlando 'bubble' are saying.
Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets - Game Five
August 26, 2020
The sports world reacts in solidarity of the boycott the Milwaukee Bucks started by refusing to take the floor in…
Orlando Magic v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five
August 26, 2020
After the shooting of Jacob Blake, the Milwaukee Bucks say they are boycotting their game six of the NBA playoffs.
Detroit Lions Jacob Black NFL protest thegrio.com
August 25, 2020
The Detroit Lions say that some things are bigger than football and cancelled a practice to protest the shooting of…
Aaliyah thegrio.om
August 25, 2020
Aaliyah's family has made an announcement about her music on the 19th anniversary of her untimely death in a plane…
Lebron James Kenosha Jacob Blake
August 25, 2020
LeBron James said that he could barely enjoy the Lakers win after the police shooting of Kenosha, Wisconsin father Jacob…
Gabrielle Beauvais The Real Daytime TV thegrio.como
August 24, 2020
Garcelle Beauvais has been announced as the new co-host of 'The Real' to replace Tamera Mowry-Housely who left.
Jacob Blake Kenosha police shooting thegrio.com
August 24, 2020
NBA and NFL stars weigh in on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin on social media today atter…
Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson Mamba Day
August 24, 2020
Allen Iverson pens a heartfelt letter to Kobe Bryant on "Mamba Day" which celebrates the life of the late Lakers…
Boosie Megan thee Stallion Bun B thegrio.com
August 24, 2020
Bun B says that he supports Megan Thee Stallion and if what she says is true about the alleged shooting,…
Tyra Banks ABC Signature model mogul thegrio.com
August 21, 2020
Tyra Banks is expanding her entertainment empire yet again with a new first-look deal at ABC Signature studios.
Ron Rivera Washington Football Team cancer thegrio.com
August 21, 2020
The new head coach of the Washington Football Team, Ron Rivera, has been diagnosed with a treatable form of skin…
Tim Gaskin anti-masking - California thegrio.com
August 21, 2020
A California man who once hosted an LGBTQ talk show has been recorded in a homophobic rant in a Marshall's…
Kansas City Chiefs Native Americans chop thegrio.com
August 20, 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs annouced today that they will ban headdresses and Native American related face paint at their stadium.
August 20, 2020
Jam Master Jay's family has responded after two arrests were made in his murder 18 years later and say they…