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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May 17, 2019
Today is World Lupus Day and for the millions of people, especially Black women who live with the disease, it's…
May 17, 2019
Find out how the anti-abortion movement in the U.S. has more to do with evangelical Christians' racist segregationist roots than…
May 15, 2019
Former NBA star Al Harrington shares insight on how Black people can take advantage of the economics of the billion…
rowing, sports, Atlantic Ocean, women, Antigua, health
May 13, 2019
Team Antigua Island Girls talk teamwork, mental health and preparing their bodies to become athletes.
Black Mama Bail out thegrio
May 11, 2019
Black Mama's Bail Out operates across the country with the sole purpose of reuniting Black women with their children and…
Cheslie Kryst thegrio
May 9, 2019
Cheslie Kryst, who was recently crowned Miss USA 2019, has a word to anyone who wants to randomly touch her…
May 6, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris called out president Trump on his rhetoric while calling for Election Day to become a national holiday…
May 6, 2019
Food entrepreneur and activist Olympia Auset has created a new business that will bring low-cost organic grocery service to underserved…
May 3, 2019
In a new interview with theGrio, actress Yaya DaCosta says she's happy the mainstream media is starting to catch on…
Bolden thegrio.com
May 3, 2019
TheGrio interviews the cast of "Bolden," the new film inspired by the legendary, but little-known jazz pioneer Charles “Buddy” Bolden.
April 29, 2019
The Democratic candidate, known popularly as "Mayor Pete" says the two discussed "racial disparities" in the economy during the lunch.
Watkins
April 29, 2019
"Woke people are like the new fake thugs," says D. Watkins in an interview with theGrio, in which he talks…
Lauren London Nipsey Hussle theGrio.com
April 25, 2019
Lauren London's latest tribute to Nipsey Hussle highlights the pain of life after losing our loved ones to gun violence.…
theGrio featured stories
April 25, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) says it's time to move beyond talking about the problem of Black mothers dying and make…
April 22, 2019
In a 1-on-1 interview with theGrio, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Warren addresses her agenda for Black America.
April 20, 2019
[griojw id=”4DrANwvZ” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] She’s not your typical cannabis owner. In a booming marijuana industry where the majority of people calling…
Nipsey Hussle on a basketball court in Crenshaw thegrio
April 15, 2019
A school in Crenshaw recently unveiled a 78-foot basketball memorial basketball court bearing Nipsey Hussle's image with a special dedication…
April 12, 2019
Thursday's memorial gave fans a chance to say their farewells to Nipsey Hussle a champion of the people as he…
Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle
April 9, 2019
[griojw id=”4dRMKF2Y” playerid=”BqxyiSkR”]In the wake of the tragic murder of rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, new details are emerging about…
Cory Booker thegrio.com
April 8, 2019
Senator Cory Booker will introduce H.R. 40 bill, a commission to study reparations for African-Americans, taking us one step closer…