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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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August 23, 2019
As three-time Grammy-nominated rapper, Rapsody continues to thrive in her music careerAnd now, she's also remembering the Black women who…
August 6, 2019
Reality star and performer, Jessie Woo speaks on inspiring creatives and creating her latest project, 'Moods of a Cancer.'
July 25, 2019
[griojw id=”jIRWfzjY” playerid=””] After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated artist, Elle Varner, is back! Just in time for the summer, the
Snowfall Cast
July 10, 2019
Damson Idris, Angela Lewis and Amin Joseph from Snowfall discuss effects of the 80's crack epidemic and working with John…
June 14, 2019
Iyanla Vanzant is back with another season of Iyanla: Fix My Life with a new set of families who are…
Cannabis Marijuana Black Woman
April 20, 2019
As part of  the Beyond the Smoke series, theGrio talked to two experts about medicinal uses for cannabis and the…
January 29, 2019
Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about the importance of tackling tough topics during an exclusive event hosted by MACRO at…
American Soul
January 29, 2019
The cast and creators of 'American Soul' sat down for an intimate discussin about Don Cornelius at the Sundance FIlm…
December 23, 2018
Kwanzaa Crawl- founded by Kerry Coddett and Krystal Stark’s- is a one-day event where people of the African diaspora join together…
December 11, 2018
[griojw id=”u8d1Ypvf” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] You’ve seen actor, singer, and dancer, Shameik Moore, tap into many different roles on the big screen.
December 4, 2018
[griojw id=”nyfZ9m7l” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Children aren’t the only ones who crave applesauce. Meet Keisha Smith-Jeremie, the CEO and founder of Sanaía
November 28, 2018
[griojw id=”fpEyZA55″ playerid=”BqxyiSkR”] New York Times bestselling author and radio personality, Charlamagne Tha God, is one of the many people in
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=”pmxRq3t3″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]The CBS comedy-drama series, God Friended Me is eight episodes in and is one of the few shows bringing
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
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 19, 2018
The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health’s annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala continues to successfully cultivate a magical night,