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Martha's Vineyard, theGrio.com
September 4, 2025
We keep arguing about who gets to come to the Vineyard, when we should be talking about how to bring…
Spice Island Beach Resort
March 18, 2025
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort, discusses expanding her
Broccoli City Festival, Broccoli City Fest 2024, 2024 Broccoli City, Broccoli City founders, Is Broccoli City Black owned?, How was Broccoli City 2024?, What is the Broccoli City Festival in DC?, Broccoli City Festival DC, Broccoli City Audi Field theGrio.com
August 1, 2024
As one of a handful of Black-owned festivals, Broccoli City continues to showcase the power of authentic and intentional business…
June 1, 2023
Derrick Faulcon is the founder of Cloudy Donut Co. and Faulcon Food Services. He opens up about his journey as…
AT&T discrimination lawsuit
May 8, 2023
A Black-owned private equity firm has filed a discrimination lawsuit against AT&T Inc. following its rejection of a bid for…
Amazon badge error, Amazon Black-owned Business, Amazon Small Business, Amazon badges program theGrio.com
April 6, 2023
The Information report found that Amazon incorrectly labeled non-Black companies as Black-owned businesses in their badge program.
Black Entrepreneurship, Black business, Necole Kane, Black entrepreneurs, Black founders, Black-owned businesses, scaling businesses, truth of being an entrepreneur theGrio.com
February 24, 2023
Sometimes success can feel like a double-edged sword for Black founders, especially in the era of social media.
Self-care, self-love, skincare, Black-owned beauty, Black-owned skincare, theGrio.com
February 15, 2023
In need of more self-love? From body scrubs to nighttime serums, these sets are the perfect addition to your year-round…
Turning Natural Juice Bar, A Taste of Chocolate, Black-Owned Restaurants. Black-Owned Business, D.C. Eateries, theGrio.com
February 8, 2023
theGrio’s “A Taste of Chocolate” series speaks with the juice bar entrepreneur refreshing underserved communities in D.C.
Mielle Organics, P&G Beauty partnership, Black haircare, Black-founded business theGrio.com
January 12, 2023
The popular Black haircare brand reaches another business milestone, this time with a major new partnership.
May 7, 2022
Black businesses are now having a hard time hiring staff and coping with supply chain delays all while interest rates…
Aurora James Fifteen Percent Pledge theGrio.com
April 4, 2022
Founded by Aurora James, the Fifteen Percent Pledge has channeled $10 billion to Black businesses since 2020.
Bayard Rustin
February 22, 2022
From the civil rights movement to electrical engineering, these Black pioneers should be recognized in American history.
February 3, 2021
A source tells theGrio that Obama was impressed with MahoganyBook's "phenomenal" work in the community, particularly during the pandemic.
Stormi Steele www.theGrio.com
January 20, 2021
theGrio spoke with the Canvas Beauty Brand CEO and motivational speaker Stormi Steele about her business, brand, and goals for…
B. Lin Murphy fashion designers www.theGrio.com
September 1, 2020
B. Lin Murphy is prioritizing Black-women with her anti-microbial bodysuits designed for comfort, style, and care.
Damarces Lakivia Sharkey Flame thegrio.com
July 24, 2020
Husband and wife ran lifestyle brand Treble And Flame Co. pairs their homemade candles with expertly curated playlists for a…