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Walter "Unc" Johnson, Walter Johnson, Mr. Tendernism, Mr. Tendernism BBQ, Walter Johnson Tendernism
March 3, 2026
The "tendernism" trademark saga appears to be over as an attorney has agreed to transfer the mark over to Walter…
Pinky Cole, Pinky Cole Hayes, Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan, Slutty Vegan Chapter 11, Slutty Vegan Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
March 2, 2026
Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to multiple reports.
Hanifa, Hanifa pause, Hanifa Anifa, Hanifa closing, is Hanifa closing?, Hanifa drama, hanifa pause, ANifa Mvuemba theGrio.com
March 2, 2026
Anifa Mvuemba gets honest about Hanifa backlash, the weight of building while Black, and why she's choosing stillness over performance.
Walter "Unc" Johnson, Walter Johnson, Mr. Tendernism, Mr. Tendernism BBQ, Walter Johnson Tendernism
March 2, 2026
Walter Johnson, better known as Mr. Tendernism, revealed on social media he's free to do his own thing after leaving…
Uncle Nearest Receivership, Fawn Weaver Uncle Nearest, Uncle Nearest Update, Fawn Weaver Update
February 28, 2026
The receivership for Uncle Nearest is alleging the company attempted to hide $20 million in loans from its creditor, Farm…
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…
Brooklyn Tea, Brooklyn Tea JFK, Brooklyn Tea & market, Black owned brands JFK, Jamila and Alfonso Wright theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
With its JFK grand opening, Brooklyn Tea & Market is the first Black-owned tea brand to operate in any airport…
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…
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.
Derrick Rose flower shop, Rose's Flower shop, D Rose flower shop, Derrick Rose business, Derrick Rose flowers theGrio.com
January 16, 2026
From the South Side of Chicago to online shoppers nationwide, Derrick Rose’s new business, Rose’s Flower Shop, is about connection
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.
Liberation Station bookstore, Liberation Station children's book store, Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station Black-owned children’s bookstore, North carolina Black-owned children’s bookstore theGrio.com
January 5, 2026
Liberation Station, North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore first closed in 2024 after receiving violent threats.
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…
Pat mcgrath labs, Pat McGrath, Pat Mcgrath sale, what happened to pat mcgrath labs theGrio.com
December 22, 2025
News of a potential Pat McGrath Labs sale has beauty lovers on alert, and reignite discourse on industry support of…
Community-owned North Flint Food Market, NFFM, North Flint Food Market theGrio.com
December 8, 2025
The North Flint Food Market “is a movement of cooperation with people who have historically been included or excluded from…
usher, Usher Bryan Michael Cox, Usher lawsuit, theGrio.com
November 19, 2025
Usher has filed a lawsuit for an unpaid loan given towards a restaurant that never opened and involved Bryan Michael…
Target layoff, target boycott, is the target boycott still happening, Target 1,800 employees, target boycott impact, is the target boycott working thegrio.com
October 24, 2025
Target announces plans for its first major round of layoffs in years as the retailer struggles with stagnant sales and…
Herriot Tabuteau, Herriot Tabuteau Axsome, Axsome, Haitian doctor, Haitian Herriot Tabuteau theGrio.com
October 8, 2025
After self-funding his startup and defying industry norms, Dr. Herriot Tabuteau has a billion dollar business and a vision for…