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 2, 2023
Natasha S. Alford unpacks this week's viral moment with Michael B. Jordan and Lore'l and the pressures Black boys and…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 10, 2023
The first-term Democratic congresswoman from Dallas is ready to fight for progressive issues and says the civil rights movement inspired…
Tyre Nichols EMTs, theGrio.com
February 2, 2023
In this week's segment of "That's The Point," theGrio's Natasha S. Alford talks about the ritual mourning of police brutality…
January 27, 2023
OPINION: The Florida governor is crossing the line by saying that African American history has no educational value in schools.…
Mc Lyte thegrio.com
January 26, 2023
MC Lyte and estate attorney Lori Douglass say it's best to have conversations about prenups and finances before saying “I…
January 20, 2023
Research shows fewer Black Americans have a will or estate plan for when they die compared with white Americans.
January 17, 2023
Fashion Bomb Daily CEO Claire Sulmers talks with theGrio's Natasha S. Alford about what it takes to support Black fashion…
Massachussetts Considers Mandatory Health Insurance
January 13, 2023
Cardiac arrest heart attacks are not exactly the same medical issue. Dr. Jayne Morgan explains how both issues impact our…
A family lighting the black Kwanzaa candle
December 28, 2022
As parents, kids, and families spend time together over the holiday break, you might be looking for new ways to…
Tory Lanez Megan Thee Stallion thegrio.com
December 23, 2022
Despite being the victim of a shooting, online trolls attacking Megan Thee Stallion act as if she is on trial…
December 22, 2022
Spotify host Jemele Hill has written an honest and unflinching account of her life, former ESPN career and family In…
December 19, 2022
The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with your roots and lineage through DNA testing and genealogy research.
December 17, 2022
Acclaimed Afro-Latino photographer Juan Veloz talks about his Dominican roots and creating his own “Tercera Cultura” in the Metaverse.
Black primary care physician theGrio.com
December 9, 2022
If you’re confused about how to protect yourself against cold and flu season and COVID-19, experts explain the power of…
December 7, 2022
From Stacey Abrams to student volunteers, activists overcame incredible odds to help deliver Senator Raphael Warnock a victory in Georgia.
December 2, 2022
A warning by the U.S. Embassy to “darker-skinned” Americans traveling in Hispanola highlights the tension between Haiti and the Dominican…
Georgia voting laws
November 17, 2022
Georgia’s runoff elections were the brainchild of a pro-segregation politician. New rules in Warnock vs. Walker contest continue his legacy.
Beto O'Rourke
November 7, 2022
Beto O’Rourke knows that when he campaigns for Black voters in Texas, he has to have a plan.
A man stands at a voting booth
November 6, 2022
For Black voters who have a strained relationship with the Democratic Party, voting may not be a priority. But showing…
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
October 19, 2022
New theGrio/KFF Survey of Black Voters finds that most believe white supremacy also played a role in the attack on…