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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thegrio, Pop The Balloon or Find Love, Arlette Amuli, YouTube
April 11, 2025
A show that worked so well on YouTube bombed after its first episode on streaming. But there may still be…
April 10, 2025
Natasha Rothwell’s ‘Belinda” in Season 3 of the popular HBO Max show came out on top with an alley-oop from…
Target Costco theGrio
April 7, 2025
A report shows signs foot traffic has decreased at Target and increased at Costco, particularly among Black and non-Black Hispanic…
Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan
April 3, 2025
Cole, an entrepreneur and recent guest on theGrio’s ‘Masters of the Game,’ opened up about the challenges of doing business.
Theresa Marryshow , thegrio.com
April 2, 2025
For International Black Women’s History Month, organic farmer, Theresa Marryshow, talks with theGrio about why she wants more people to…
March 31, 2025
Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education and other GOP-led efforts have created confusion for student loan borrowers.
Trump DEI order
March 27, 2025
Federal workers are suing the Trump administration via ACLU, alleging they were wrongfully fired during DEI backlash targeting non-white men.
Ras Baraka govenor
March 24, 2025
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka leads polls in New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. He could become the state’s first Black governor.
Sheria Smith
March 19, 2025
Sheria Smith, a former Department of Education civil rights attorney and union leader, is speaking out about DOE layoffs.
Spice Island Beach Resort
March 18, 2025
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort, discusses expanding her…
DOE layoffs
March 18, 2025
Former DOE officials reveal to TheGrio how education staff layoffs are quietly dismantling protections for marginalized students.
Washington DC
March 13, 2025
D.C. is bracing for $1 billion in budget cuts that will impact all residents, but Black communities stand to be…
Scott Turner AFFH, theGrio.com
March 11, 2025
Affordable housing experts and advocates say it will harm Black communities and vulnerable minorities the most.
Shadel Compton Nyack
March 5, 2025
Shadel Nyack Compton transformed Grenada’s historic Belmont Estate from a former plantation into a thriving Black-owned agritourism spot.
Paul Tazwell oscars
March 2, 2025
Paul Tazewell makes history as the first Black male costume designer to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design at…
Cynthia Erivo Oscars
March 2, 2025
Cynthia Erivo opened the Oscars with a breathtaking performance of The Wiz classic "Home," paying homage to Stephanie Mills and…
hazel dukes death
March 1, 2025
Civil rights icon Dr. Hazel Dukes, former NAACP president and Harlem activist, passes away at 92, leaving a legacy of…
February 27, 2025
Chef Carla Hall opens up about fighting for her shot to interview Carol Burnett, and proving her worth in TV…
February 26, 2025
Discover Spice Harmony Yoga, a Black-owned and family-run yoga studio in Grenada offering a unique, healing escape.
Sean Diddy Combs, theGrio.com
February 2, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs was reportedly transported from prison to a Brooklyn hospital for a knee injury while awaiting trial on…