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Pat McGrath Lab, Pat McGrath Bankruptcy, Pat McGrath
February 25, 2026
Pat McGrath Lab, the cosmetics line founded by Patricia McGrath, could be on the upswing after a $30 million injection…
February 24, 2026
Jay-Z, Serena Williams and Robert F. Smith are some of the notable Black investors to be named to ForbesBLK 50's…
forty acres fresh market, chicago, black history, entrepreneurship, Black-owned grocery store Chicago, thegrio.com
February 14, 2026
Forty Acres Fresh Market, a Black-owned grocery store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, is expanding fresh food access and reclaiming “40…
Uncle Nearest, Black-owned brands, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
A court-appointed receiver for embattled whiskey brand Uncle Nearest suggests the company would foreclose if he was removed from his…
Pat McGrath Labs, Pat McGrath, Black-owned beauty brands, luxury beauty industry, cosmetics industry, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, beauty brand restructuring, beauty business news, makeup industry, fashion and beauty finance, brand valuation, Women’s Wear Daily, beauty entrepreneurship, luxury retail, beauty market downturn, thegrio.com
January 27, 2026
Luxury beauty brand Pat McGrath Labs has filed for bankruptcy a month after reports that it was preparing for a…
Khaby Lame, Khaby Lame TikTok, Khaby Lame $900 Deal
January 26, 2026
Khaby Lame, the world's most followed person on TikTok, is collecting a major bag. The content creator just sold his…
timbaland, babybel, mini wax tracks, AI artist, legacy, jingle, thegrio.com
January 23, 2026
In an exclusive interview with TheGrio, 4-time Grammy-winning producer Timbaland explains how Babybel's red wax inspired his new jingle
Latriece Watkins, Latriece Watkins Sam's Club, Sam's Club new CEO, theGrio.com
January 21, 2026
After years of shaping Walmart’s merchandising strategy, Latriece Watkins is now tasked with leading Sam’s Club into its next chapter.
Topicals, Topicals Angel Reese, Topicals Rema, Topicals founder, Black owned brands theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
Founder Olamide Olowe says Topicals is leaning into cultural leadership of stars like Angel Reese as traditional investors pull back.
Fawn Weaver, Fawn Weaver Lawsuit, Uncle Nearest, Uncle Nearest Lawsuit, Uncle Nearest CFO
January 6, 2026
Uncle Nearest co-founders Fawn and Keith Weaver are taking the company's former chief financial officer to court, alleging fraud and…
Megan Thee Stallion Popeyes franchise, thegrio.com
January 3, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion has officially opened her first Popeyes franchise in Miami, marking a major step from brand partner to…
Beyoncé, billionaire, forbes, thegrio.com
December 30, 2025
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, earning most of her wealth from her massive global stadium tours and controlling the rights…
2025 HBCU Honors
December 28, 2025
Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver made a skit with her old classmate after the video of their awkward reunion went…
snoop dogg, martha stewart, Welsh soccer team, minority owners, thegrio.com
December 26, 2025
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer club, announced Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Bun B, Trill Burgers, new location, thegrio.com
December 13, 2025
Bun B expands his award-winning Trill Burgers with a new Missouri City location, serving the OG Burger, vegan options, and…