About Natasha S. Alford

Natasha S. Alford is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and media executive driven by the power of storytelling. As the Senior Vice President of theGrio, Natasha leads a newsroom that tells stories that inspire and inform. Follow her on social media at @natashasalford across all platforms.

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Comedian Dave Chappelle
January 19, 2025
Comedian Dave Chappelle gave a powerful SNL monologue that tackled the Los Angeles wildfires, Jimmy Carter's legacy, Gaza and Trump.
Nelly, theGrio.com
January 19, 2025
Rapper Nelly addresses backlash over performing at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, explaining his decision in a Willie D Live interview.
January 17, 2025
Benjamin Crump is stepping up to advocate for the family of Evelyn McClendon, who died in the devastating Los Angeles…
January 15, 2025
When news broke Michelle Obama wasn’t attending Trump’s inauguration, word spread around the internet faster than gossip after a funeral.
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January 14, 2025
The megastar Beyoncé has postponed her January 14 surprise announcement to support relief efforts in Los Angeles after wildfires.
maxine waters
January 13, 2025
"Don't use up this precious time to do petty politics," Congresswoman Maxine Waters said in an interview with NewsNation's Chris…
Harlem, Amazon, theGrio.com
January 9, 2025
"Harlem" returns for its third and final season on January 23, delivering juicy drama, unexpected twists, starring Megan Good, Tyler…
Jasmine Crockett DEI Scott Jennings
January 9, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, had choice words for anyone trying to use DEI as a reason for Los Angeles’ wildfire…
Tricia Hersey - We Will Rest - The Art of Escape
January 7, 2025
Discover Tricia Hersey's new book We Will Rest!—a powerful manifesto on resisting grind culture and embracing rest as a revolutionary…
Reggie Hunter, New Orleans, theGrio.com
January 2, 2025
Reggie Hunter, a beloved father and warehouse manager, was among 15 killed in a tragic New Year’s Day attack on…
Lola Banjo
December 23, 2024
Discover how Lola Banjo, the founder of Silver & Riley, is redefining luxury with her Black-owned brand from timeless bags…
December 18, 2024
The sandwich generation cares for kids and aging parents which is hard on their financial and mental health. Natasha Alford…
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December 13, 2024
Karen Hunter, SiriusXM Urban View radio host, author, and Women's Empowerment Network podcast host advocates for new great migration.
December 10, 2024
While Daniel Penny celebrated his freedom being acquitted in the subway death of Jordan Neely, Neely's father expressed heartbreak.
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December 9, 2024
NYPD Police say Luigi Mangione used a ghost gun to shoot and kill Brian Thompson in NYC. A McDonald's employee…
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December 6, 2024
Why the Michelle Obama executive produced 'Later Daters' in the most bingeworthy reality show on NETFLIX TV.
Wicked, Wicked movie, Wicked message, Wicked backstory, Wicked and politics, Wicked Gregory Maguire, Wicked political message, Wicked Election 2024, Wicked and Black people, theGrio.com
December 6, 2024
What Elphaba can teach us about politics, Election 2024 and America—and why the modern WICKED movie has a message for…
November 26, 2024
The 2024 Election Exposed Latino Voting Myths. Here’s What Afro-Latinos Think about exit polls and Trump's win.
Lloyd Austin and Pete Hegseth
November 13, 2024
Hegseth, a staunch opponent of DEI initiatives and former guard at Guantanamo, has less leadership experience than General Lloyd Austin.
November 6, 2024
Despite concerns about Black men voting in droves for Donald Trump, election exit polls tell a different story.