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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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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
November 3, 2016
When Chirlane McCray became the First Lady of New York City, she promised to make a difference in people’s lives
October 24, 2016
Over the course of the 2016 presidential campaign, you may have noticed GOP nominee Donald Trump referring to black and Latino
October 21, 2016
Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe’s character in the new indie film Knucklehead is a young man who wants to be “mentally excellent” but thinks only prescription
October 17, 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s high school graduation rate reached a record 83.2 percent, continuing a steady increase that shows
October 14, 2016
For Charlotte rapper Renardo Perry a.k.a 'Three,' the saying "third time is a charm" has real meaning...
October 14, 2016
When physician Tamika Cross shared her story of being dismissed while trying to help a man in need, many black…
October 12, 2016
Viola Davis has earned every bit of her success...
October 11, 2016
“Too black to be Latino, too Latino to be black…” It’s a saying that captures the conflict of a society
October 6, 2016
Serayah McNeil became an overnight sensation in her breakout role as “Tiana” on the hit-series Empire, and she’s living out
October 3, 2016
In a time of social unrest, the words of change-makers comfort and inspire us. Writer Clint Smith offers a heart-wrenching glimpse of our world
October 1, 2016
Need to lift your spirits? Meteorologist Ted Phaeton and his friend Charles Russ are giving us life in a new viral
October 1, 2016
Legendary performer and activist Harry Belafonte is bringing together artists and leaders of all generations this weekend in Atlanta for real life