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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June 19, 2023
Dr. Tartania Brown on the importance of believing sickle cell patients and the symptoms they experience with the disease.
June 1, 2023
In this episode of UNHEARD, HIV advocate Dimitri J. MoĂ¯se (they/he) opens up about his HIV diagnosis in 2018 and…
June 1, 2023
Derrick Faulcon is the founder of Cloudy Donut Co. and Faulcon Food Services. He opens up about his journey as…
June 1, 2023
On the new theGrio series, "Unheard," Mualimm-ak, executive director of Incarcerated Nation Network, talks about his time confined.
June 1, 2023
Episode 3 of theGrio's series features patients' take on living with the disease, which has a big impact on the…
May 26, 2023
Amaka Gratia, Andrea Dalzell, D'Shonda Brown, Dr. La Shawn Paul and Yasmine Jameelah come together to chat about mental health.
April 28, 2023
Board-certified family physician and owner of MS Family Medicine, Dr. Michele Reed, offers nutritional tips for a healthier lifestyle.
April 14, 2023
Keep your pets active and healthy with these tips from Dr. Pamella Dendtler, founder, owner and president of the Clinton…
April 5, 2023
Rashan Brown is a spoken word poet and founder and CEO of "poetry me, please," a live spoken word poetry…
March 29, 2023
Dr. Sandra Scott, executive director of the Brookdale Hospital Campus of One Brooklyn Health, is breaking barriers.
March 16, 2023
AI ethicist Mutale Nkonde is founder and CEO of AI for the People, a communications firm focused on reducing algorithmic…
February 16, 2023
Nike Inc. is investing in organizations in the Black community that are focused on economic empowerment, education and social justice.
February 14, 2023
Co-founder of Not Another Dating App, Earl Knight, on creating a dating app that will bring efficiency and less swiping.
January 22, 2023
Three Morgan State University students receive a decor makeover with the help of Baltimore interior designer Nicole Bailey.
January 6, 2023
In a special 3-part series, theGrio teamed up with Nicole Bailey, interior designer and founding owner of The AgorĂ¡ Co.,…
December 27, 2022
The Jenesis House, founded by Jenesis Laforcarde, launches an exclusive series of wellness retreats.
December 11, 2022
In a special 3-part series, theGrio and Baltimore interior designer Nicole Bailey of The AgorĂ¡ help three students freshen their…
Niesha Butler STEAM Champs thegrio.com
November 8, 2022
Niesha Butler is the founder of S.T.E.A.M. Champs, the first U.S. Afro-Latina Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics center.
October 12, 2022
Gracie Benedith-Cane is empowering and encouraging independence for those who are blind/visually impaired through her company Braille Code Inc.
September 23, 2022
Guests at the CURLFEST party were able to support Black-owned businesses, plus show off their dance and skate moves to…