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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March 28, 2018

Legendary Patti LaBelle says she channels her inner “gangsta” for upcoming role on ‘Star’

[griojw id=”Hyx5iYBT” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Legendary singer Ms. Patti LaBelle, 73, has done it all during her 50-plus years in the industry. […]
March 27, 2018

The Download | March 27: No justice for Alton Sterling but Black officer gets charged with murder?

[griojw id=”rtqkWT8U” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] It’s a story we’ve heard time and time again. There will be no charges in the death […]
March 27, 2018

The Download | March 26: The Grio covers March For Our Lives rally + Killer Mike and NRA receives backlash + Alicia Keys is producing

[griojw id=”G6hYCcNP” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Here is The Download for March 26. TheGrio was at March For Our Lives rally– which took […]
March 23, 2018

Patti LaBelle reflects on her relationship with Queen Latifah and the late Rita Owens

During a recent interview with theGrio Patti Labelle, who plays Latifah’s mother in the Fox hit show, Star, also opened up about her relationship with Latifah and her mom.
March 21, 2018

The Download | March 21: Austin, Texas bomber is dead + Unarmed black man murdered + 7 year old preacher wows in Newark

[griojw id=”p7hvrIS3″ playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Today on The Download for March 21st: The Austin bomber is dead. Mark Anthony Conditt, 24, blew […]
March 19, 2018

The Download | March 19: Fourth Texas bombing + New study on wealth disparity between black and white boys + Stevie Wonder defends Bruno Mars

[griojw id=”Qy9oximR” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Today on #theDownload: There was a fourth explosion Sunday night, in Southwest, Texas, injuring two young men […]
March 14, 2018

The Download | March 14: Black Students speak their truth on #NationalWalkoutDay

From Chicago to Baltimore to New York City– thousands of students walked out of their schools to protest the lack of political action on gun control. Here is #TheDownload for March 14th.
March 7, 2018

The Download | March 7th: Michelle Obama’s Cutest Moment + Gary Cohn Resigns + H&M Collab and ‘Hidden Figures’ Gets a Barbie

[griojw id=”YypR3kPW” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Happy Wednesday Grio Fam! Here is The Download for today. Former First Lady, Michelle Obama and Parker […]
March 7, 2018

Actress GuGu Mbatha-Raw speaks on ‘A Wrinkle In Time’s representation of multiracial families

[griojw id=”UhGk4t5V” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Actress GuGu Mbatha-Raw is one of the many talented women casted in the highly anticipated Disney film […]
March 5, 2018

The Download | March 5: Jordan Peele is Oscars #BlackExcellence & Common Calls Out the NRA

[griojw id=”27nyyGve” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Oscars 2018 was a night of wins and memorable moments! Here is #TheDownload for March 5th. It’s […]
February 26, 2018

Ryan Leslie thinks ‘Black Panther’ could inspire a technology revolution for black people

[griojw id=”Fn848vSB” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Grammy-nominated artist and tech entrepreneur, Ryan Leslie, stopped by theGrio LIVE to give the scoop on his […]
Lena Horne Forever Stamp thegrio.com
February 5, 2018

Award-winning actress, singer and activist, Lena Horne, honored with ‘forever stamp’ (WATCH)

[griojw id=”eu4Dxe0O” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] When you hit the post office this month, make sure to ask for a very special stamp […]
January 31, 2018

Maxwell and Michael Eric Dyson praise Susan L. Taylor and ‘For The Love of our Children Gala’

The National CARES Mentoring Movement Third Annual ‘For the Love of Our Children’ GALA was a night of celebration and black excellence […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
December 22, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Niecy Nash talks new film ‘Downsizing’ and the power of being a visionary

Niecy Nash’s latest project with Hollywood heavy-hitters Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig in the Sci-fi drama film, Downsizing, which is in theaters now.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 16, 2017

Vivian Green talks sixth studio album ‘VGVI’ and longevity in music

Known for taking us all on an “Emotional Rollercoaster” when she first entered the music scene, Vivian Green is back with her sixth studio album.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 13, 2017

Todrick Hall and ‘Positively Fearless’ team up for HIV awareness in the LGBTQ community

Former American Idol contestant, Kinky Bootz star and YouTube sensation, Todrick Hall, has always been a champion of issues in […]