About Natasha S. Alford

Natasha S. Alford is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and media executive driven by the power of storytelling. As the VP of Digital Content and a Sr. Correspondent, Natasha tells stories that inspire and inform. She is also host of "TheGrio Weekly," airing Fridays at 6am, 2pm and 10pm ET on theGrio's mobile streaming channel.

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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.
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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.
November 5, 2024
Zerlina Maxwell, a prominent political analyst, believes that Kamala Harris could bridge this divide through meaningful, tangible policy.
November 4, 2024
Bestselling author Roxane Gay, in an interview with theGrio, talks about her long-form essay about guns, “Stand Your Ground,” and…
Kamala Harris, Shannon Sharpe, theGrio.com
October 28, 2024
The Club Shay Shay appearance marks another media interview for Kamala Harris, where she confidently explains her presidential vision.
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
October 25, 2024
A viral reparations clip led to a debate about whether Kamala Harris would do anything for Black Americans. Here's a…
Van Jones, Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
October 24, 2024
CNN commentator Van Jones captured the double standard in media coverage that Vice President Kamala Harris faces against Donald Trump.
Tyler Perry, Magic Johnson, Usher, theGrio.com
October 23, 2024
Despite polls debating if Vice President Kamala Harris appeals to Black men, she has the support of these Black male…
Le'Veon Bell
October 21, 2024
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Le'Veon Bell insulted VP Kamala Harris and endorsed Donald Trump with a sexist and vulgar t-shirt during…
October 18, 2024
On FOX News, former president Donald Trump said he would shut down the Department of Education and punish schools which…
Kamala Harris, Charlamagne Tha God, The Breakfast Club, theGrio.com
October 16, 2024
A reparations clip on TheGrio was taken out of context. Charlamagne Tha God discusses in his interview with VP Kamala…
Rapper Plies, theGrio.com
October 14, 2024
Rapper Plies has unexpectedly become one of the most refreshing and real voices analyzing politics, Kamala Harris and Trump on…
October 11, 2024
“Our whole country will end up being like Detroit,” said former President Donald Trump while attacking his Democratic presidential opponent,…
Politics Explained with Natasha Alford: Trump Vs. Harris on Abortion
October 4, 2024
Donald Trump changed abortion rights, and Black women like Amber Thurman and Kaitlyn Joshua reflect the fight for reproductive justice.
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October 3, 2024
How Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama support each other and the relationship between the most influential women in American politics.