About Natasha S. Alford

Natasha S. Alford is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and media executive driven by the power of storytelling. As the VP of Digital Content and a Sr. Correspondent, Natasha tells stories that inspire and inform. She is also host of "TheGrio Weekly," airing Fridays at 6am, 2pm and 10pm ET on theGrio's mobile streaming channel.

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January 17, 2023
Fashion Bomb Daily CEO Claire Sulmers talks with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford about what it takes to support Black fashion designers, Black-owned labels and brands in an industry that often struggles with diversity.
Massachussetts Considers Mandatory Health Insurance
January 13, 2023
Cardiac arrest heart attacks are not exactly the same medical issue. Dr. Jayne Morgan explains how both issues impact our health, and how knowing CPR can save lives.
December 28, 2022
As parents, kids, and families spend time together over the holiday break, you might be looking for new ways to bond and make memories.
Tory Lanez Megan Thee Stallion thegrio.com
December 23, 2022
Despite being the victim of a shooting, online trolls attacking Megan Thee Stallion act as if she is on trial instead of Torey Lanez. TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford breaks down how sexism plays a role in much of the social media critiques of the rapper.
December 22, 2022
Spotify host Jemele Hill has written an honest and unflinching account of her life, former ESPN career and family In the book, “Uphill.”
December 19, 2022
The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with your roots and lineage through DNA testing and genealogy research.
December 17, 2022
Acclaimed Afro-Latino photographer Juan Veloz talks about his Dominican roots and creating his own “Tercera Cultura” in the Metaverse.
Black primary care physician theGrio.com
December 9, 2022
If you’re confused about how to protect yourself against cold and flu season and COVID-19, experts explain the power of boosters and vaccines.
December 7, 2022
From Stacey Abrams to student volunteers, activists overcame incredible odds to help deliver Senator Raphael Warnock a victory in Georgia.
December 2, 2022
A warning by the U.S. Embassy to “darker-skinned” Americans traveling in Hispanola highlights the tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Georgia voting laws
November 17, 2022
Georgia’s runoff elections were the brainchild of a pro-segregation politician. New rules in Warnock vs. Walker contest continue his legacy.
Beto O'Rourke
November 7, 2022
Beto O’Rourke knows that when he campaigns for Black voters in Texas, he has to have a plan.
November 6, 2022
For Black voters who have a strained relationship with the Democratic Party, voting may not be a priority. But showing up is still necessary.
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
October 19, 2022
New theGrio/KFF Survey of Black Voters finds that most believe white supremacy also played a role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
October 13, 2022
“To say that it is devastating is a complete understatement,” Tatum told theGrio in an interview from her home in Newark, N.J.
October 10, 2022
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado says he wants to connect across communities.
Henry Louis Gates Jr thegrio.com
October 4, 2022
Henry Louis Gates Jr. has launched a PBS series titled “Making Black America: Through the Grapevine” that celebrates Black joy through centuries.
August 23, 2022
Prof. Tanya K. Hernández’s book, “Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Blackness,” unpacks the complicated relationship between Latinos, Afro-Latinos, and African Americans.
August 19, 2022
“It’s life or death,” says “P-Valley” creator and showrunner Katori Hall, whose drama is showing the difficulty of leaving violent unions.
Albert Woodfox
August 5, 2022
Albert Woodfox, former Black Panther who spent 43 years in solitary and prison reform advocate, has died from COVID complications.