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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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October 19, 2018

The Download | October 19th: Mayor in Crestline, Ohio caught using racial slurs + Rihanna stands with Colin Kaepernick

[griojw id=”mD9G6Qa3″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   Crestline, Ohio mayor, Allen Moore, was caught using racial slurs during a conversation with police chief
October 19, 2018

How CultureCon became the hottest new go-to event for black creatives

“Nothing moves without us.” It was the tagline for this year’s 2018 CultureCon in New York City and it couldn’t
October 18, 2018

The Download | October 18th: Barack Obama addresses excuses for opting out of voting + Tarana Burke address #MeToo comedy series project

[griojw id=”iYzSF1PO” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Former President Barack Obama has a message for you and your friends. He isn’t here for folks tired
October 16, 2018

The Download | October 16th: White woman who blocked D’Arreion Toles from entering his building is fired from her job + 50th anniversary of Tommie Smith’s Historic Olympic Protest

[griojw id=”MSsh94tS” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Hilary Brooke Mueller — the White woman who blocked D’Arreion Toles from entering his apartment building has reportedly been
October 15, 2018

The Download | October 15th: ‘Cornerstore Caroline’ apologizes + Stacey Abrams Campaign demands Brian Kemp to resign + Senator Kamala Harris heads to Iowa

[griojw id=”mHWsyo2h” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Hey, Grio Fam!  Here are three stories that you should know for Monday, October 15th. Teresa Klein
October 15, 2018

Terence Nance talks HBO’s “Random Acts of Flyness” being unapologetically black (WATCH)

[griojw id=”gK5KEUOC” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] If you aren’t familiar with Terence Nance, he is a triple threat! Nance is the writer, director, executive
Beale Street
October 11, 2018

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ makes its debut at the historic Apollo Theatre

The 56th New York Film Festival premiered If Beale Street Could Talk at the legendary Apollo Theatre on Tuesday night in…
Black Hair Panel thegrio.com
October 6, 2018

WATCH: Black women dish on the misconceptions of hair and self acceptance

[griojw id=”1ttHJ7Ng” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Hair has always been  a major topic of discussion in the Black community. The diversity of Black
midterm elections thegrio.com
October 3, 2018

WATCH: Will Black people step up and step out to the polls for the midterm elections?

TheGrio took to the streets of New York City to find out are Black people energized enough to show our…
October 2, 2018

The Download | October 2nd: Barack Obama endorsed more than 200 democrat candidates for the 2018 midterm elections + Kalan Haywood set to become youngest lawmaker in Wisconsin + NAACP asks North Carolina officials to ease voting rules for residents displaced due to Hurricane Florence

[griojw id=”11zqDrq7″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Barack Obama is on the roll with the endorsements. The former president endorsed more than two hundred
October 1, 2018

The Download | October 1st: ‘Black Women’s Blueprint’ organization held its march for black women + Ronda Colvin-Leary makes history as first Black judge in Gwinnett county + Kanye west on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

[griojw id=”SiEFecVo” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] It’s the first of the month!! This is your D.C. Download for Monday, October 1st: Over the weekend–
September 30, 2018

WATCH: Actor Joe Morton talks life after ‘Scandal’ and his role in the new drama ‘God Friended Me’

Award-winning, veteran actor Joe Morton is back on T.V. in a role completely different from what we've seen him play before.
September 27, 2018

WATCH: See what Black folks have to say about the sexual allegations against Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Allegations against Supreme court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, aren't going away anytime soon, so we took to the streets to see…
Andrew Gillum thegrio.com AP
September 27, 2018

The Download | September 27th: Andrew Gillum campaign is gaining support from Tom Steyer + Kiah Morris early resignation +Barack Obama criticizes President Donald trump handling on environmental issues

[griojw id=”yJph1cHd” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] What’s the latest in politics? We got you covered with the D.C. Download for Thursday, September 27th.
September 26, 2018

WATCH: CEO and best-selling author, Enitan Bereola II, talks about getting over his fears and following his true calling

CEO, best-selling author and relationship expert, Enitan Bereola talks about what keeps him motivated and how he manifested his destiny.
September 26, 2018

The Download | September 26th: Times Up for Bill Cosby + Ben Jealous squares off against Governor Larry Hogan in Maryland Governor’s debate +IL. Congressional candidate Lauren Underwood is being honored in a sweet way

[griojw id=”da64hEjj” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Hey Grio fam! This is the D.C Download for Wednesday, September 26th. Bill Cosby is no longer a
Tamika Mallory thegrio.com
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
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
Botham Jean thegrio.com
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
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. 

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