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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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June 13, 2025
In the upcoming special, Sidner follows two families in South Carolina—one Black, one white—who learn they are connected by slavery.
Angie Stone Brittney Spencer
June 10, 2025
Country star Brittany Spencer honored the late Angie Stone at the 2025 BET Awards with a soulful performance of “No…
May 28, 2025
Discover how to spend the perfect day in Lisbon, Portugal—from historic tours to Black-owned businesses and iconic Portuguese treats.
May 20, 2025
TheGrio's guide to Lisbon, spotlighting the stylish Internacional Design Hotel and its perfect blend of comfort, culture, and convenience.
Tina Knowles, Jay Z, Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, social media, Matriarch, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
May 20, 2025
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Tina Knowles discusses how working with a genealogist and Ancestry.com helped her uncover her
thegrio, Forever, Netflix, Judy Blume, Mara Brock Akil,
May 13, 2025
Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter.
Spike Lee Denzel Washington
May 7, 2025
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth film, Highest 2 Lowest, with A$AP Rocky and a cameo from…
May 4, 2025
Jason Mitchell and director Wes Miller speak to TheGrio about Black Heat, a movie that sparks urgent conversations about sex…
April 22, 2025
From hoodoo to blues music to Choctaw people, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have taken moviemaking to another level…
Ben Stiller Sinners
April 21, 2025
After a 61 million dollar global opening box office, a Variety tweet undermined the "Sinners" obvious win and celebs came…
thegrio, Pop The Balloon or Find Love, Arlette Amuli, YouTube
April 11, 2025
A show that worked so well on YouTube bombed after its first episode on streaming. But there may still be…
April 10, 2025
Natasha Rothwell’s ‘Belinda” in Season 3 of the popular HBO Max show came out on top with an alley-oop from…
Target Costco theGrio
April 7, 2025
A report shows signs foot traffic has decreased at Target and increased at Costco, particularly among Black and non-Black Hispanic…
Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan
April 3, 2025
Cole, an entrepreneur and recent guest on theGrio’s ‘Masters of the Game,’ opened up about the challenges of doing business.
Theresa Marryshow , thegrio.com
April 2, 2025
For International Black Women’s History Month, organic farmer, Theresa Marryshow, talks with theGrio about why she wants more people to
Student Loan Debt, theGrio.com
March 31, 2025
Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education and other GOP-led efforts have created confusion for student loan borrowers.
Trump DEI order
March 27, 2025
Federal workers are suing the Trump administration via ACLU, alleging they were wrongfully fired during DEI backlash targeting non-white men.
Ras Baraka govenor
March 24, 2025
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka leads polls in New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. He could become the state’s first Black governor.
Sheria Smith
March 19, 2025
Sheria Smith, a former Department of Education civil rights attorney and union leader, is speaking out about DOE layoffs.
Spice Island Beach Resort
March 18, 2025
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort, discusses expanding her