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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 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
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...