About Sammy Approved

Sammy is an Associate Editor at Global Grind and contributing writer at iOne. Sammy currently creates content to provoke thought and conversation within Black and Brown culture and entertainment on a range of topics including music, television, film, lifestyle, and celebrity news. She has worked at Global Grind since 2020.

As an Atlanta native, Sammy has always taken pride in her hometown fueling her ear and love for music and culture. Her academic background in Television Production at Howard University further inspired the foundation of her brand Sammy Approved and the Approved Army online community.

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Health  |  Sammy Approved

Why Black Women Face Higher Breast Cancer Mortality Risks & What's Being Done

Read on to explore why Black women are facing a higher mortality rate from breast cancer and what’s being done to combat it.

Deep Yoga Stretch with Hands in Prayer Position
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Wellness  |  Sammy Approved

Why Yoga Is More Than Stretching And Breathing For Black Women

Yoga is a tool of self love. Discover the benefits of yoga for Black women and the Black women yoga instructors leading the charge inside.

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Civil Rights & Social Justice  |  Sammy Approved

Assata Shakur Quotes: Freedom, Resistance & Justice Live On

Explore some of Assata Shakur’s most beloved quotes, as the revolutionary, activist, and legendary Black woman's legacy endures forever.

"One Battle After Another" New York Screening
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Entertainment  |  Sammy Approved

Regina Hall Movies: 10 Best Films That Define Her Career

Regina Hall is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses. Check out 10 films that define her career inside.

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Sports  |  Sammy Approved

Why Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Is Track’s True GOAT

When we talk about greatness in track and field, Black women set the tone. Here's why Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is is the true track GOAT.