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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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March 9, 2017
“Underground” stars Jessica De Gouw (Elizabeth Hawkes) and Amirah Vann (Ernestine) talk with theGrio‘s Natasha Alford about what it means
February 28, 2017
Superstar singer Rihanna paid a visit to Harvard University today to accept an award for her philanthropy, and she did
February 23, 2017
When it comes to beauty, Kristen “KJ” Miller and Amanda E. Johnson refuse to settle. In September, 2015, the two
February 13, 2017
One of 1,715. For Eric Alvarez, this number is personal. It represents the 1,715 people who received a second chance at
January 30, 2017
Actor Aldis Hodge’s time is now. After a breakout role in Straight Outta Compton, Hodge has starred in another big screen
January 25, 2017
During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great
January 12, 2017
Introducing “True Story with Natasha Alford” a new original series on theGrio. In our first episode, we look at the
December 21, 2016
When Viola Davis and Denzel Washington set the internet ablaze with the trailer release of the highly-anticipated film Fences, we knew we
December 9, 2016
Rapper Trip Lee has a catchy name and rhymes to match, but nothing about him is conventional. As a hip-hop
December 9, 2016
Actor-comedian Gary Owen knows how to cross boundaries that make everyone laugh. From his early days on BET’s Comic View to
December 1, 2016
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a time when we remember the millions of lives lost to HIV/AIDS and the
November 23, 2016
Since producing his very first hit single at 17 years old, Teddy Riley has known how to make people groove...
November 17, 2016
R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has just finished a performance at Soul Train Awards Music Fest in Las Vegas, and he’s
November 14, 2016
Rev. Run is celebrating his 52nd birthday today and has a lot to be thankful for: a new grandchild, a
November 11, 2016
In the highly anticipated holiday movie Almost Christmas, Gabrielle Union plays a divorcee who comes home for the holidays and
November 11, 2016
Almost Christmas hits theaters November 11th, just in time to bring holiday cheer! Director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and
November 9, 2016
Donald Trump won the 2016 election and much of black America is asking, "What's next?"
November 9, 2016
Black celebrities and influencers reacted on Twitter to Donald Trump’s presidential victory last night with a mix of total shock, disappointment, determination
November 7, 2016
Losing friends or her ‘black card’ over supporting Donald Trump is not something ShoMore DeNiro cares much about...
November 4, 2016
“How To Get Away With Murder” star Viola Davis plays a strong and unstoppable woman every week on our television