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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May 23, 2018

WATCH: Cast members Rutina Wesley, Kofi Siriboe, and Dawn-Lyen Gardner on the impact of ‘Queen Sugar’

As fans gear up for the highly anticipated new season of Queen Sugar, theGrio caught up with the “Borldeon siblings” to discuss what fans can expect
May 21, 2018

The Download | May 21: Royal Wedding + Santa Fe High School shooting + Janeet Jackson makes Billboard history

[griojw id=”lgXZGIuL” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is #thedownload for May 21st. The British Royal Family got a brand new member when actress […]
May 16, 2018

The Download | May 16th: White woman calls cops on Black real estate investor + Spike Lee thoughts on Donald Trump + Black teen receives full ride to Harvard

[griojw id=”JfhDLqjs” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is #thedownload for May 16th. Michael Hayes, a Memphis real estate investor, ran into trouble when […]
May 15, 2018

The Download | May 15th: Protests turn deadly in Israel + Black Yale student speaks out + Donald Trump finally calls Waffle House Hero

[griojw id=”kWpyHhzP” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is #thedownload for May 15th. If you haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening in Israel, […]
May 14, 2018

The Download | May 14th: #BBQWhileBlack + Security called on Black dad strolling through park + Cardi B and Azealia Banks feud

[griojw id=”JWBuQuhF” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is #theDownload for May 14th. In case you missed it, once again social media put a […]
May 10, 2018

(WATCH) Are people still supporting R.Kelly after sexual assault allegations? This is what we found out

Will people continue to ”Step in the name of Love” after numerous sexual allegations against R.Kelly?
May 7, 2018

The Download | May 7th: Childish Gambino breaks the internet + Black women detained during Airbnb visit + Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross candid convo

[griojw id=”aCjMoQVd” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]Here is #thedownload for May 7th. Childish Gambino broke the internet with his latest video ‘’This Is America.’’ […]
May 2, 2018

Are people really done with Kanye? This is what we found out on the streets. (WATCH)

[griojw id=”Js2aDhGt” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] After Kanye West, 40, took to TMZ to express his “new idea” on how “slavery was a […]
May 1, 2018

The PM Download | May 1st: Kanye West put in his place after wreckless comment on slavery

[griojw id=”YJ1qn4o1″ playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is the PM Download for May 1st: Today in Kanye West— the jaw dropping moment where […]
May 1, 2018

Meet Ja’Shonna Bryant: One of the first African-American girls to join Boy Scouts of America

[griojw id=”DH5OZ1Uu” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Ja’Shonna Bryant, 9, from Knoxville, TN is making history as one of the first African-American girls to […]
April 26, 2018

2018 ABFF celebrity ambassador, Jay Ellis, on celebrating Black movies and what’s in store for “Lawrence” on HBO’s ‘Insecure’

As the #Lawrencehive anticipates Season 3 of “Insecure,” Jay Ellis is on the move.
April 19, 2018

Award-Winning radio personality, Egypt Sherrod, on finding her true passion in Real Estate and her HGTV show ‘Flipping Virgins’

After gaining success as an award-winning radio personality, Egypt Sherrod found her true passion in real estate. She’s created her own company,  Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group and is currently the host of HGTV’s “Flipping Virgins.”
April 12, 2018

The Download | April 12: April Ryan and Maxine Waters are receiving death threats + Khloe Kardashian gives birth to baby girl

[griojw id=”hBNDpmKP” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is the PM Download for April 12th. White House correspondent, April Ryan told CNN that she’s […]
April 12, 2018

The Download | April 12th: theGrio featured on FOX News (WATCH)

[griojw id=”SamRtwQJ” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is The Download for April 12th. Last night, theGrio got a shout out on Fox News, […]
April 5, 2018

Terrence J on becoming his own boss in Hollywood and the one thing that keeps him grounded in his career

Fine out how Terrence Jenkins has created a career that has allowed him to pursue his passions and achieve significant success. 
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April 4, 2018

#MLK50: How did Martin Luther King Jr. view death in the face of activism?

Now, 50 years after his murder, we wonder did Dr. King ever think about his own death? And, how did he find the courage to continue to be an activist while constantly facing danger?
April 3, 2018

Too many pregnancy books don’t keep it real- author Nancy Redd is changing all that with “Pregnancy, OMG!”

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author, and NAACP Image Award nominee, Nancy Redd, released her new book: Pregnancy, OMG!: The First Ever Photographic Guide for Modern Mamas-to-Be.
March 31, 2018

Taraji P. Henson says the “angry black woman” stereotype is used to silence women with legit complaints

[griojw id=”fcGNFHGY” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Taraji P. Henson stars as “Melinda” in the Tyler Perry film “ACRIMONY.” Her character becomes enraged when […]
March 30, 2018

Traci Braxton opens up about her relationship with her sisters and her newest music

[griojw id=”dapJirZ3″ playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Traci Braxton, 46, is enjoying the success of her family show Braxton Family Values.  The WEtv reality […]
March 29, 2018

Traci Braxton explains how she’s keeping her marriage hot and preparing to be a grandmother

[griojw id=”xGbhFVeB” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] (Traci Braxton opens up to theGrio’s Natasha Alford about why she’s not trying to start over after […]