Brooklyn White-Grier

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Senior Staff Writer, Wirecutter

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Arts and Entertainment, Beauty, Fashion, Health, Politics

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Covers: Product reviews for kid and pet products. Long form stories on race, entertainment/culture and gender.

Doesn't Cover: Daily news.

Mom, wife, news lady. 🌟 Senior staff writer @nytimes wirecutter. Writing a book about women's rap beefs for @amistadbooks.

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Brooklyn White is a writer with bylines in Essence, Teen Vogue, CNN, The Washington Post and more. She's profiled a number of celebrities, including Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion and Missy Elliott.

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Beyoncé, The Boss | Essence

The mogul speaks on founding her new hair care line, Cécred, building a legacy and uniting the deeply persona…

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The Risk Of The Rump - A Deep Dive Into The Truth Behind The Controversial BBL

Illustration by Mlle Belamour An obsession that's showing no signs of fading, Black women's assets are perman…

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GloRilla: Princess Of Memphis

On a warm Texas evening, GloRilla is having her lashes installed in her hotel room. She's lying on the bed, h…

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Family And Friends Remember Arlana Miller | Essence

Arlana Miller, a 19-year-old cheerleader at Southern University, died by suicide in May. ESSENCE talked with …

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Why Aren't More People Talking About The Death Of Joyce Bryant?

The necklines of her gowns hung riskily low. Like, prudish audible gasp low. Too quick of an arm flourish wou…

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Missy's Midas Touch | Essence

There's a reason the rapper has made history with her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-and it's ab…

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Brooklyn White-Grier | Substack

Jan 22, 2026 |

By Brooklyn White-Grier

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Journalist and editor writing a book about women in hip-hop. Good Stuff brooklynrwhite.com @brooklynrwhite +4 SubscribeMessage

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Your Pet’s Microchip May Not Be Trackable. Here’s What to Do to Protect Them.

Apr 04, 2025 |

By Brooklyn White-Grier

| Wirecutter

If you’ve adopted a pets in New York City after 2017, the state government mandates that they get microchipped before trotting off to their new home. Several major US cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, have similar ordinances. They generally require that pets have an identifying chip implanted by the time they’re 4 months old. What comes next isn’t always a straightforward process.

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Why We Don’t Recommend Retractable Dog Leashes Original

Mar 27, 2025 |

By Brooklyn White-Grier

| Wirecutter

No dog is begging to be put on a leash. But for their safety during walks, they do need one. And while it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable leashes can pose a threat to your dog’s safety as well as your own. For our guide to retractable leashes (which is now archived), we spoke with multiple dog trainers who all said the same thing: Leashes that extend and have a snap-back recoil can be dangerous.

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What was your first job as a journalist?

A writing intern at Saint Heron.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I'd like to.

How is social media changing news?

It's instant. We see and discuss things in real time. It has also changed who can be a news-bearer.