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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April 8, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker reflects on how Hussle's legacy can be continued with policies for economic development and curbing violence.
Pete Buttigieg thegrio.com
April 4, 2019
While at the National Action Network conference, Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg explains his priorities for the Black community.
March 29, 2019
Journalist Dee Barnes' recent revelations teaches us several lessons about surviving financial hardships in the wake of personal disasters.
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
March 26, 2019
[griojw id=”g5pbzOEo” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]   Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled details of an ambitious new plan to increase teacher…
Shaquille O'Neal
March 15, 2019
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stopped by theGrio's New York City studio to talk about a new heart health initiative that…
March 14, 2019
In an interview with The Grio, Julián Castro delved into his motivations to run for president and plans to boost…
March 11, 2019
Democratic Presidential candidate Julián Castro calls out Sen. Bernie Sanders over the issue of reparations to the African American community.
February 28, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker and Se. Barbara Lee re-introduce legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge past convictions.
February 26, 2019
For Misty Copeland, race has always been a factor in her experience and she has had to push back when…
Kamal Harris, thegrio.com
February 25, 2019
The interview with Sen. Kamala Harris revealed 'reparations' may be a great talking point. But some candidates won't really get…
Sen. Kamala Harris talks about her plan for Black America in an interview with theGrio's Natasha Alford at the 2019 Power Rising conference in New Orleans. (theGrio)
February 25, 2019
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) addressed the question of her intended policy plan…
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
February 23, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris knows that there are those who are skeptical about her career as a prosecutor but says she…
February 18, 2019
A new film from Netflix "High Flying Bird" explores why Black athletes should be owners too.
February 18, 2019
Steph Curry says he's a romantic at heart and Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of his fave hoops flick couldn't be happier
February 15, 2019
E! News correspondent Nina Parker is the stylish, sharp and funny host who keeps us up on the latest entertainment gossip.…
February 14, 2019
[griojw id=”z7zxecBg” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] When it comes to #RelationshipGoals, Stefanie and Quentin James are setting the bar, while making power moves…
February 13, 2019
[griojw id=”QPLRTdeO” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] E! News host Nina Parker is one of our favorites, known for keeping graceful under pressure and…
February 11, 2019
Actor Andre Holland, who starred in the award-winning movie Moonlight says he still keeps in touch with the movie's original…
February 7, 2019
[griojw id=”7Oj2gVCr” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] The practice of homeschooling has been steadily on the rise across the United States over the past…
February 6, 2019
[griojw id=”cR7oNM6g” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Congresswoman Maxine Waters doesn’t suffer fools. During her recent Millennial Media Row event prior to the State of…