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.

All Articles

News September 25, 2018

Prominent Black figures Charles Blow, Deray McKesson, Zerlina Maxwell and Symone Sanders speak out on their assaults

[griojw id=”3OFlxXz8″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] In the wake of national conversations about sexual assault, prominent Black voices in media and news have

Video September 24, 2018

The Download | September 24th: Michelle Obama Officiates Chicago Wedding + Another Accuser Speaks Out Against Judge Kavanaugh +Lucy McBath Runs For Congress With Clinton Endorsement

[griojw id=”VSQ8JeAX” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Kicking off the week- it’s Monday, September 23rd and these are the political stories we’re watching: This

DC high school football player ineligible thegrio.com

News September 19, 2018

Jamal Speaks, a senior at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., kicked off football team due to being homeless

He was on his way to becoming a star college football player– but now he’s been kicked off the team–

Politics September 19, 2018

The Download | September 19th: Charlamagne Tha God exec producing documentary on Bakari Sellers + Lori Lightfoot the next mayor of Chicago? + Tish James makes history in New York City

[griojw id=”gLOeWclD” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] It’s Wednesday, Sept 19th— and these are trending political stories— you should know. Starting with Charlamagne Tha God–

News September 18, 2018

The Download | September 18th: “Insecure” star, Kendrick Sampson, gets political + Former national teacher of the year, Jahana Hayes, could make history if elected in November

Your daily 60-second news recap.

News September 17, 2018

The Download | September 17th: Governor candidates Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams and Benjamin Jealous talk dodging racism

Your daily 60-second politics news recap.

News September 13, 2018

“Power to the Polls” in D.C. with Activist, Tamika Mallory, Senator Nina Turner, Marc Morial and Mysonne

[griojw id=”JMQOe62x” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] Activist and Women’s March Co-Chair, Tamika D. Mallory was joined by Senator Nina Turner, President, and CEO

Video September 11, 2018

The Download | September 11th: Rapper T.I extends cookout invite to political candidate, Cynthia Nixon + Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress + Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp tied in new poll

[griojw id=”YpIAcola” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] Rapper T.I says this political candidate– has just officially gotten an invite to the cookout. After hearing

News September 11, 2018

5 things you need to know about the killing of Botham Shem Jean

[griojw id=”dMF14vbR” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] Botham Shem Jean, 26, had a promising future ahead of him but it was cut short the

News September 10, 2018

Grio Good News Report | Three D.C. residents are recreating Black Restaurant Week

[griojw id=”Ikv8kQQJ” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] For years Washington D.C. has been known as “The Chocolate City” and it is the home to

News September 10, 2018

The Download | September 10th: Serena Williams fined + Dallas officer who shot and killed Botham Shem Jean charged + Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker are making history

[griojw id=”6VjeD6Rn” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] It was a wild weekend for news and we’ve all the updates right here on the download,

Entertainment September 10, 2018

New York Times best-selling author, Angie Thomas, on the inspiration behind the novel ‘The Hate U Give’

[griojw id=”IfrpQN9I” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]Most authors dream of making the New York Times Best Sellers List at some point in their career.

Entertainment September 7, 2018

Mahisha Dellinger, CEO of hair care line “Curls” dishes on entrepreneurship and her series ‘Mind your business wit Mahisha’ on OWN

[griojw id=”7V1VkID7″ playerid=”BqxyiSkR”] Mahisha Dellinger is the founder of CURLS, one of the natural hair communities favorite hair care brands.

Video August 29, 2018

The Download | August 29th: Andrew Gillum wins Democrat primary in Florida + Justice is served for Jordan Edwards + Cardi B issues apology for skit

[griojw id=”195N5lc2″ playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Andrew Gillum is one step closer to making history! The mayor of Tallahassee beat out four other

News August 28, 2018

Breaking News: Justice is served for Jordan Edwards, who was fatally shot by ex police officer, Roy Oliver

[griojw id=”0etNWLuf” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]Ex-police officer, Roy Oliver, has been found guilty of murder, in the shooting death of 15-year-old, Jordan Edwards.

News August 28, 2018

The Download | August 28th: A nine-year-old in Denver, Colorado, commits suicide after being bullied + Serena Williams new ad + Odell Beckham JR. is making NFL history

[griojw id=”bTc5vw8l” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] In another tragic case of children gone too soon, a nine-year- old in Denver, Colorado committed suicide

Entertainment August 27, 2018

The Download | August 27th: Madden game tournament turns deadly + Florida gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum, on the way to making history + Beyonce and Jay-‘Z’ new scholarship

[griojw id=”OSMFGdPu” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] In Jacksonville, Florida– a live Madden game tournament turned into a deadly mass shooting. David Katz, 24, fatally