About Natasha S. Alford

Natasha S. Alford is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and media executive driven by the power of storytelling. As the VP of Digital Content and a Sr. Correspondent, Natasha tells stories that inspire and inform. She is also host of "TheGrio Weekly," airing Fridays at 6am, 2pm and 10pm ET on theGrio's mobile streaming channel.

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When Entertainment Studios chief Byron Allen purchased The Weather Channel for $300 million in 2017, he made headlines and became […]
Several cases are going in front of the Supreme Court this fall and the results could help– or hurt– the Black community for years to come.
September 26, 2019
Several high-profile Black women executives offer advice on how to navigate corporate America when you’re young, gifted and Black.
September 24, 2019
Today the country of South Africa celebrated its annual Heritage Day, a national holiday to honor the diverse cultures of […]
In a candid new interview with theGrio, 2020 Presidential hopeful Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, IN, says if America doesn’t address race issues, the future of the country is at stake.
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. CAROLINA, Puerto Rico- When Marcos A. Rivera Ortiz, Esq. walks into his […]
Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spoke before the House Judiciary Committee to push for more accountability of police officers.
September 11, 2019
Tina Lifford from the hit OWN show, “Queen Sugar” talks about turning Aunt Vi into an iconic role and when she realized that wellness is non-negotiable.
TheGrio’s Natasha Alford, explains how a powerful storyline on the hit OWN show, “Queen Sugar” helped her come to terms with her diagnosis.
September 10, 2019
In an interview with theGrio, Kobe Richardson explains why everyone got it all wrong when he asked friend, Sally Hazelgrove to cut his dreadlocs.
Tatiana Denson is suing a PNC Bank
Tatiana Denson is suing PNC Bank professing she was racially profiled during an attempt to open a business bank account for he new company.
August 30, 2019
It’s one of the most bizarre videos to hit the internet, an 18-year-old man accused of murdering three family members, […]
Democrats
Vice President Joe Biden discusses the 2020 election, the nation’s racial divide and the role that Donald Trump and white supremacists have in it.
August 24, 2019
Entertainment Studios Chairman and CEO Byron Allen racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast is bigger than the media industry—it’s about civil […]
Conversations about reparations and the wage gap aren’t going away, so with the help of Professor William Darity, we ask where is our 40 acres and a mule?
August 15, 2019
This year over 4,000 Black journalists converge for the National Association of Black Journalists convention to prove the role is more important than ever.
Actresses Corinne Foxx and Sistine Stallone talki about paving their own path in Hollywood making their debut in the thriller, “47 Meters Down: Uncaged.”
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made quite a few heads turn at the most recent Democratic debate when she started […]
August 6, 2019
This week the island of Antigua celebrates Carnival, also known as The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. The streets will be […]
When it comes to money, there’s a new generation of Black leaders who are taking different steps to secure their […]