Rashad Grove

Rashad Grove is a seasoned writer with extensive experience in the fields of news, entertainment, and culture. Currently serving as a Contributing Writer for Sports Illustrated since June 2024, Rashad covers sneaker culture. Additionally, as a Contributing Writer for BET since April 2023, coverage spans daily news, sports, music, TV, and film. Prior roles include News and Entertainment Writer at EBONY Media from June 2021 to July 2024, where responsibilities included daily news, listicles, and interviews centered on music, politics, and Black culture. Rashad also contributed to Blavity Inc. as a News Writer in 2021, focusing on Black pop culture and current events. Rashad's earlier experience at BET Networks from May 2019 to May 2021 involved daily stories on similar topics and engaging with relevant narratives for an African American audience. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies from Empire State University.