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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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…
October 13, 2022
“To say that it is devastating is a complete understatement,” Tatum told theGrio in an interview from her home in…
October 10, 2022
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado says he wants to connect across communities.
Henry Louis Gates Jr thegrio.com
October 4, 2022
Henry Louis Gates Jr. has launched a PBS series titled "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" that celebrates Black joy…
August 23, 2022
Prof. Tanya K. Hernández's book, “Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Blackness,” unpacks the complicated relationship between Latinos, Afro-Latinos, and African Americans.
August 19, 2022
"It's life or death," says "P-Valley" creator and showrunner Katori Hall, whose drama is showing the difficulty of leaving violent…
Albert Woodfox
August 5, 2022
Albert Woodfox, former Black Panther who spent 43 years in solitary and prison reform advocate, has died from COVID complications.
inflation
July 29, 2022
The debate over inflation continues as politicians point fingers, but economists say there are many reasons why prices are sky…
May 15, 2022
The supermarket is one of the only major supermarkets in the area, and many people have no other options for…
May 6, 2022
This week on “That’s The Point,” our host takes a look at how CRT became tool for conservatives to shut…
April 28, 2022
The 1-81 highway divided neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York. That was a common way to separate haves from have nots.
April 22, 2022
Maryland gubernatorial candidate, John B. King, is calling on President Joe Biden to take student loan debt cancellation to the…