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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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March 21, 2021
A Chicago mother believes an outdated hair policy, which means her four-year-old son can't wear braids to school, should be…
Morris Day thegrio.com
March 19, 2021
Morris Day kicks off the latest season of 'Unsung' with more of his story and his work with Prince and…
Kirk Franklin Tamron Hall thegrio.com
March 18, 2021
Kirk Franklin appears on the Tamron Hall Show to talk about the recent incident with his son Kerrion where he…
NFL thegrio.com
March 18, 2021
The Legacy Bowl to be held in Louisiana next year, will allow more HBCU players to show their talents to…
March 17, 2021
Iyanla Vanzant's long-running OWN show Iyanla: Fix My Life will soon come to an end after almost 150 episodes.
March 17, 2021
This week's sweet Queen Sugar wedding was just what we needed as it allowed one of the show's couples to…
Lebron James thegrio.com
March 16, 2021
Lebron James has purchased an ownership stake in the Boston Red Sox to the tune of several million dollars.
Mickey Guyton thegrio.com
March 15, 2021
Country singer Mickey Guyton has become the first Black woman to host the Country Music Association Awards.
megan thee stallion thegrio.com
March 15, 2021
Here is a complete list of the 2021 Grammy Awards winners including big wins for Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Megan…
March 15, 2021
Beyoncé makes Grammy and music history with her 28th Grammy Award - tying the record for wins by by a…
63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Premiere Ceremony
March 14, 2021
New Orleans-born jazz and R&B singer Ledisi took home her first Grammy Sunday night for Traditional R&B Performance.
BET AWARDS '14 - Press Room
March 14, 2021
Reggie Warren of the 90s R&B group Troop, who scored with hits like 'Spread My Wings died in California. He…
Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala
March 14, 2021
Detroit legend Anita Baker asks fans not to buy her music as she fights for ownershiop of her masters, similar…
Brittany Howard thegrio.com
March 12, 2021
Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard is up for four Grammys this year in recognition of her eclectic Jaime release.
Janine Sherman Barrois
March 12, 2021
OWN Network announced a new scripted series 'Kings of Napa' from 'Claws' showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois to air in 2022.
Bebe Winans Deborah Joy Winans thegrio.com
March 11, 2021
Deborah Joy Winans and Bebe Winans will host the upcoming OWN special 'Our OWN Easter' set to air on the…
March 10, 2021
Simone Biles soaks up some son in Belize on bae-cation with her NFL boyfriend Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens.
Bianca Lawson thegrio.com
March 9, 2021
Bianca Lawson of 'Queen Sugar' is a private person but she's also an actress just about everyone has grown up…
March 5, 2021
Comcast executive Keesha Boyd is one of ten 'Black Women Amplified' theGrio is highlighting during Women's History Month.
March 3, 2021
ABC News anchor and correspondent Linsey Davis is one of the 'Black Women Amplified' whose accomplishments are highlighted this month.