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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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October 19, 2017
When Alejandra Castillo stepped into the role of CEO for the YWCA last month, she made it her mission to
October 16, 2017
The night Randall Woodfin won the hotly contested race for mayor of Birmingham, he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with dozens of his
Sheryl Lee Ralph performs Lift Every Voice and Sing prior to Super Bowl LVII thegrio.com
October 7, 2017
Editor’s note: Our previous reporting on “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” its lyrics and how it became the Black national
October 2, 2017
When it comes to haircare, finding the right stylist can change your life. With so many beautiful hairstyles to try,
September 27, 2017
Shaka Senghor knows the power of redemption. The New York Times bestselling author, educator and activist has dedicated his life
September 15, 2017
In an era of Instagram-perfect weddings and engagement photos, sometimes the hardest parts of love and marriage don’t get enough
September 5, 2017
Teff Hinkson doesn’t sound like your average rapper.  The Barbados-born artist is bringing a fresh sound to music that captures the
September 1, 2017
How Rorrey Fenty Built Crop Over’s Hottest Band (and Keeps Sis Rihanna Coming Back) This summer, theGrio went #travelnoire when
August 25, 2017
Antoinette Warner understands the definition of love standing the test of time. Her husband Colin Warner spent 21 years behind
August 16, 2017
Fans of Queen Sugar know that when it comes to the Bordelon siblings, the drama is real but so is
August 10, 2017
If you saw Rihanna‘s Crop Over costume this week, you know that she slayed the Grand Kadooment celebration in Barbados.
July 10, 2017
In the nation’s 100 largest cities, only one African American woman is currently serving as mayor— Catherine Pugh of Baltimore,…
June 21, 2017
As singer/actress, Naturi Naughton, prepares for another successful season of Power,  she is also embarking on a new journey into
June 20, 2017
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has achieved just about all there is in his industry and beyond...
May 25, 2017
In a recent interview on Sirius XM, Dr. Ben Carson says poverty can be blamed to a “large extent” on
May 17, 2017
Anyone visiting the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business graduation may have noticed a tiny visitor making her way…
April 28, 2017
(Producer Will Packer tells #theGrioLIVE’s Natasha Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor about this new film “Warrior Queen”) Powerhouse Hollywood producer
April 17, 2017
On this episode of “True Story with Natasha Alford,” Natasha sits with Congresswoman Maxine Waters at her “Auntie Maxine Open Mic”
April 3, 2017
If you still haven’t heard of billionaire Robert F. Smith, it’s time to start paying attention.   The Chairman and
March 21, 2017
Christopher Gray, CEO of Scholly, talks the benefits of going into business for himself and being a black entrepreneur. The