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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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…
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, JuliĂ¡n Castro delved into his motivations to run for president and plans to boost…
March 11, 2019
Democratic Presidential candidate JuliĂ¡n 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…