Moriba Cummings

Commerce Editor, Writer and Host

New York, NY

Moriba is currently an editor, writer and host at In The Know by Yahoo. Prior to that, he was an associate editor and senior staff writer at BET.com. He also has prior editorial affiliations with CNN and HLNtv.com.

Moriba Cummings

Commerce Editor, Writer and Host

New York, NY

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The best men’s Big & Tall clothing brands you can confidently shop
ASOS Design, Levi’s, Champion, Suitsupply and more.
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The 9 best shorts for men — denim, cargo, formal and more
From woven sports shorts and distressed denim to Amazon picks and formal styles, there are tons of options.
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5 must-buy Father’s Day gifts for the grill-obsessed dad
Father’s Day falls on the first day of summer this year, so these gifts will surely get some use.
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Amazon shoppers say this is the best men’s T-shirt ‘of all time’
This tee is the ultimate fashion essential.
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The 8 best men’s sandals for summer that won’t give you that ‘dad look’
From waterproof Birkenstocks to classic Versace slides, there’s a style here for every man’s aesthetic.
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The winners of the world's top five beauty pageants wore products from this Caribbean-founded makeup brand
The push for diversity in the beauty industry has been at an all-time high in recent years. Relatively newer additions to the beauty space like Fenty Beauty and UOMA Beauty — both Black-owned brands — have been spearheading the new wave of proper and authentically diverse representation in its campaigns and product formulations.
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Meet the Caribbean star spearheading a new era of Soca music
Twenty-two-year-old rising star Nailah Blackman tells In The Know where Soca music started and where it’s going.
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Meet the Caribbean star spearheading a new era of Soca music
The Caribbean marks the birthplace of tons of cultural fixtures that are widely enjoyed around the world, and one of its most celebrated exports is Soca music. The genre was founded in Trinidad and Tobago by Caribbean music legend Lord Shorty in the early
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From Glastonbury to 'Homecoming,' here are the 10 times Beyoncé dominated the 2010s
From announcing her pregnancy at the VMAs to breaking the internet with her “Beychella” set, Queen Bey had this decade firmly in her grasp.
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Diahann Carroll: The Queen Mother Of Modern Black Hollywood
The meme and stan-centric culture of the late 2000s led the world to generally attribute the terms “iconic” and “legendary” to talent that, oftentimes, fall short of those titles. However, in a few rare instances, the terms apply, and Diahann Carroll’s game-changing mark on the culture is the definition.
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Masters Of Ceremony: A History of BET Awards Hosts
While the performers and celebrity moments from the annual BET Awards make the night one to remember, we can't forget that the hosts also play a key role in bringing the show to life. Throughout the years, some of the most iconic names in comedy and film have taken to the stage to emcee the biggest night in Black entertainment and provide some of the most unforgettable moments in awards show history.
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13 Viral BET Awards Moments Throughout The Years
The BET Awards, throughout the years, has delivered some of the most memorable moments in awards show history thanks to the show's hosts, performers and presenters. From Beyoncé's array of captivating performances — who could forget her explosive "I'm here!" on-stage debut? to the likes of late legends like Michael Jackson, James Brown, Prince and Rick James making their marks, Black talent has never looked better.
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Where Are They Now? BET Awards 'Best New Artist' Winners
Many artists tend to remember the first major award they've received in their career, and for that lucky select few, it's the trophy for Best New Artist. While this award may be considered a curse in some spaces, for those who have won the BET Award in this category, throughout the years, their careers have only continued to flourish.
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11 Biggest Moments From The 2019 BET Awards
Others may try, but no one can celebrate and honor our culture better than we can. As it is each year, this was the mission for the 19th annual BET Awards, with some of Black entertainment's most prolific acts taking to the stage to celebrate one another, making this year's show one of the best yet.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘When They See Us' Composer Kris Bowers Reveals Why The Horror Genre Was His Leading Inspiration For The Project
Netflix's mini-series When They See Us, chronicling the false incarcerations of the Exonerated Five — formerly referred to as the Central Park Five — remains one of the most chilling projects released in recent memory. Directed by the brilliant Ava DuVernay, the story left viewers heartbroken and a large part of that visceral reaction is due to the series' thoughtful score composer, Kris Bowers.
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Dear Straight Black Men: You Cannot Choose Your Outrage In Jussie Smollett’s Assault
Blackness and queerness are not mutually exclusive.
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Moriba Cummings

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Currently a 30-year-old journalism professional, Moriba has worked in editorial spaces since 2011, which kicked off with his time interning at CNN and HLNtv.com.

Throughout his college career at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., he also interned at BET.com where he joined the entertainment and culture editorial staff as a full time writer in 2014, after graduating college.

During his time there, he worked his way up to senior staff writer and associate editor. Moriba also represented the brand at press junkets and has interviewed a wide range of talent including the likes of Nia Long, Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Octavia Spencer, Tyler Perry, Pharrell, Taye Diggs and more.

In December 2019, Moriba joined the In The Know by Yahoo team where he currently serves as a Commerce Editor with expertise in tech, men's style and grooming and cooking content.

Moriba also hosts the In The Know Live: Gadgets show which airs every Monday at 5:00 p.m. EST on intheknow.com and yahoo.com.