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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 4, 2018
[griojw id=”FnNGVTqC” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]   She’s the original social influencer. Now Oprah Winfrey is officially going down in American history. The
May 25, 2018
From the Jim Crow south to the halls of Paris and Vogue. Andre Leon Talley, has seen and survived it
May 18, 2018
[griojw id=”ER4qSFxK” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]Johnny Perez used to speak to himself in solitary confinement, just to hear a human voice. The isolation
May 13, 2018
For travelers who like a more relaxing vibe in the Caribbean, there are several options in Kingston, Jamaica for you…
May 11, 2018
When Linsey Davis comes on your television screen, chances are you’re seeing her report some pretty serious news. The Emmy
May 7, 2018
[griojw id=”PLpPghf1″ playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] If you watched Childish Gambino’s new “This Is America” video, you’ll understand exactly why it went viral
May 3, 2018
Actress Jill Marie Jones sat down with theGrio to dish on her new show "Monogamy" and talk about her personal…
May 3, 2018
The Collective Pac is a Black-run, innovative political action committee, gaining national attention for training Black candidates to fundraise, run…
April 19, 2018
Saheed Vassell was killed by NYPD officers. Today the Brooklyn community he loved will hold his funeral.
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April 18, 2018
The 21-year-old Harvard University student beaten by Cambridge police on Friday evening, remains hospitalized.
April 16, 2018
We took a trip to Jamaica Carnival 2018
April 14, 2018
This week thousands of revelers hit Jamaica for what’s being called the largest Carnival in the island’s history.  While many
April 3, 2018
Spring is finally starting to make an appearance (spring, is that you?!) and it’s safe to say we’re all ready
March 30, 2018
[griojw id=”7SRXcgrD” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] For as long as there have been Black people, there have been Black LGBTQ/same gender loving (SGL)
March 26, 2018
17-year-old shooting survivor travels from Columbus to March for Our Lives with special message
March 25, 2018
[griojw id=”4sdXoZih” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Clifton Kinnie said “enough is enough” at 17 years old.  He organized in Ferguson after the death
March 25, 2018
Carrying signs that read "Stop violating our civil rights" and "Armed victims live longer," the mostly white male Patriot Picket…
March 24, 2018
Love & Hip Hop Miami’s reunion showdown between Dominican goddess Amara La Negra, Afro-Cuban queen Juju, and The Producer was…
March 23, 2018
On Wednesday, more than 1,000 protestors marched from City Hall to Golden 1 arena to demand justice for Stephon Clark.…