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About Jasmine Hardy

Jasmine Hardy is an HBCU alumna from the boogie down Bronx. She graduated from Virginia State University in 2013, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. She is the senior video producer for theGrio.com. Although she oversees all videos for theGrio, she occasionally contributes written pieces for the site. Jasmine enjoys creating content focused on human interest stories, pieces that inspire, and entertainment. She loves to profile people that are making a positive impact in their community, whether it be through non-profit organizations or through the arts. She believes that anyone can make a positive impact in their own way and she takes pride in using her position at the theGrio to share these stories.

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November 21, 2018
[griojw id=”zGCv3IOa” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Thanksgiving is a day for family, friends, great food and also a moment of gratitude. We hit the
November 20, 2018
[griojw id=”yQfa0a49″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] There is no doubt that Becoming, the memoir from our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama, is at the top of everyone’s reading
November 20, 2018
Black women in media don’t have it easy. They’re often the only ones that look like them in a room.
November 20, 2018
[griojw id=”S2sNK70Q” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] For a lot of Black creatives, all they need is a camera and a digital platform to
November 20, 2018
[griojw id=”pmxRq3t3″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]The CBS comedy-drama series, God Friended Me is eight episodes in and is one of the few shows bringing
November 16, 2018
Pastor John Gray made comments about his 8-year long marriage to his wife sparking major conversations about relationships involving Black…
November 8, 2018
[griojw id=”dYhonoCE” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] On Tuesday night, a blue wave took over the House of Representatives, flipping the House and giving
Andrew Gillum thegrio.com
November 8, 2018
[griojw id=”Ai5daksw” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] It has been two days since the Midterm Elections and the concession of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillium.
November 5, 2018
[griojw id=”Eqk2hljw” playerid=”7x7vb3E4″] Despite typically low numbers during midterm elections, Black voters are already showing up to the polls. In the
November 1, 2018
As Judge Greg Mathis continues to serve justice on our television screens, few know that he is also fighting for…
Stacey Abrams thegrio.com
November 1, 2018
[griojw id=”kthQOams” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Halloween may be over but we can’t get over the fly costumes that hit social media. Beyonce
October 31, 2018
[griojw id=”eK27BJFs” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Three Nigerian sisters, Lilian, Marysonia and Mirian Ugokwe founded one of the top-selling Afrocentric clothing and accessory
Barack Obama theGrio.com
October 31, 2018
[griojw id=”4zgoNcyo” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] President Donald Trump is targeting birthright citizenship and the 14th United States Amendment. In a recent interview
October 29, 2018
[griojw id=”HyeI9Bws” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Barack Obama, is urging Americans to rise above the hate after the deadly attack at a Pittsburgh
October 26, 2018
[griojw id=”5gba71FY” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] HBCUs were established during a time where African-Americans were denied education due to their race. Despite the
October 24, 2018
[griojw id=”bV6fjSyy” playerid=”BqxyiSkR”] Gubernatorial candidates, Stacey Abrams, and Brian Kemp went toe-to-toe during the Georgia governor’s debate. Abrams came prepared,
Chance the Rapper and Amara Enyia thegrio.com
October 23, 2018
[griojw id=”BksTWjEK” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]The Trump Administration is currently drafting up a law which targets the transgender community. The proposal would define gender
October 19, 2018
The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health’s annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala continues to successfully cultivate a magical night,
October 19, 2018
[griojw id=”mD9G6Qa3″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   Crestline, Ohio mayor, Allen Moore, was caught using racial slurs during a conversation with police chief
October 19, 2018
“Nothing moves without us.” It was the tagline for this year’s 2018 CultureCon in New York City and it couldn’t