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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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 25, 2017

Her husband was wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years, now she’s inspiring others with their story

Antoinette Warner understands the definition of love standing the test of time. Her husband Colin Warner spent 21 years behind […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 16, 2017

The queens of ‘Queen Sugar’ talk about the power of their roles: 1-on-1 with Rutina Wesley and Dawn-Lyen Gardner

Fans of Queen Sugar know that when it comes to the Bordelon siblings, the drama is real but so is […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 10, 2017

11 Other Costumes Besides Rihanna’s that Slayed Barbados Crop Over

If you saw Rihanna‘s Crop Over costume this week, you know that she slayed the Grand Kadooment celebration in Barbados. […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 10, 2017

Black women are running for office – and it’s just what America needs

In the nation’s 100 largest cities, only one African American woman is currently serving as mayor— Catherine Pugh of Baltimore, preceded by Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who is also African-American…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 21, 2017

‘Power’ actor Joseph Sikora delivered the best surprise for a pregnant Naturi Naughton

As singer/actress, Naturi Naughton, prepares for another successful season of Power,  she is also embarking on a new journey into […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 20, 2017

50 Cent breaks down why success can be dangerous

Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson has achieved just about all there is in his industry and beyond…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 25, 2017

Ben Carson Says Poverty Largely “A State of Mind” And It’s Problematic

In a recent interview on Sirius XM, Dr. Ben Carson says poverty can be blamed to a “large extent” on […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 17, 2017

Mom brings daughter onstage to accept her graduate degree

Anyone visiting the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business graduation may have noticed a tiny visitor making her way across the stage to accept a degree…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 28, 2017

New Will Packer film will tell the story of young African queen

(Producer Will Packer tells #theGrioLIVE’s Natasha Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor about this new film “Warrior Queen”) Powerhouse Hollywood producer […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 17, 2017

True Story: Maxine Waters Talks Politics, Feminism & Being “Auntie Maxine”

On this episode of “True Story with Natasha Alford,” Natasha sits with Congresswoman Maxine Waters at her “Auntie Maxine Open Mic” […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 3, 2017

5 keys for success from African-American billionaire Robert F. Smith

If you still haven’t heard of billionaire Robert F. Smith, it’s time to start paying attention.   The Chairman and […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 21, 2017

Christopher Gray, CEO of Scholly and Winner of ‘Shark Tank’ Talks Entrepreneurship

Christopher Gray, CEO of Scholly, talks the benefits of going into business for himself and being a black entrepreneur. The […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 9, 2017

“Underground” stars Jessica De Gouw and Amirah Vann Talk Playing Powerful Women (WATCH)

“Underground” stars Jessica De Gouw (Elizabeth Hawkes) and Amirah Vann (Ernestine) talk with theGrio‘s Natasha Alford about what it means […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 28, 2017

Rihanna gives uplifting speech after winning Harvard Humanitarian Award (WATCH)

Superstar singer Rihanna paid a visit to Harvard University today to accept an award for her philanthropy, and she did […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 23, 2017

These black women entrepreneurs are showing love to all skin tones with ‘Mented’

When it comes to beauty, Kristen “KJ” Miller and Amanda E. Johnson refuse to settle. In September, 2015, the two […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 13, 2017

True Story: A Second Chance At Life After An Obama Pardon (Episode 3)

One of 1,715. For Eric Alvarez, this number is personal. It represents the 1,715 people who received a second chance at […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 30, 2017

‘Underground’ star Aldis Hodge gives flawless answer about why he’s a feminist

Actor Aldis Hodge’s time is now. After a breakout role in Straight Outta Compton, Hodge has starred in another big screen […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 25, 2017

True Story: Trump’s Promises to Black America

During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 12, 2017

True Story: Who Are Today’s “Hidden Figures”? (Episode 1)

Introducing “True Story with Natasha Alford” a new original series on theGrio. In our first episode, we look at the […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
December 21, 2016

Viola Davis reveals Denzel Washington’s advice to her before they filmed ‘Fences’

When Viola Davis and Denzel Washington set the internet ablaze with the trailer release of the highly-anticipated film Fences, we knew we […]