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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April 21, 2022
As the call for student loan debt cancellation grows, the question of why it should be canceled seems to be…
Meagan Good
December 31, 2021
When a person like Meagan Good is in the spotlight for so long, it’s easy for the public to assume…
Black baby thegrio.com
October 25, 2021
Black babies are at a higher risk of SIDS and the popular SNOO bassinet is changing the way parents approach…
Dr. Oni Blackstock, Dr. Utibe Essien and Dr. Rhea Boyd thegrio.com
September 17, 2021
Black doctors have faced attacks advocating for the COVID-19 vaccines and some share their experiences with theGrio.
Shirley Smith, husband J.R. Smith and daughter Dakota
September 14, 2021
Shirley Smith, mother of four and wife of NBA star J.R. Smith, shares her fight for Black maternal health in…
September 9, 2021
Planned Parenthood president Alexis McGill Johnson says the Texas abortion law will disproportionately impact women of color.
A pro-choice activist holds a sign
September 3, 2021
Texas' anti-abortion bill is a "perfect example of rape culture," Kimiya Factory tells theGrio. "It's gatekeeping the autonomy of our…
Tamika Mallory thegrio.com
September 1, 2021
In an interview with theGrio, activist Tamika Mallory is calling on some Democrats to fight harder to pass police reform.
August 24, 2021
theGrio's Natasha Alford makes the successful argument with her father that its time to get past his COVID-19 virus skepticism.
August 23, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) said people in need around the globe should receive vaccinations before the U.S. gives out…
Black teacher thegrio.com
August 13, 2021
Black teachers are feeling overwhelmed as schools re-open as COVID-19 rages on and there are bans on masks and anti-vaccine…
Dr. Vivek Murthy thegrio.com
August 12, 2021
In an interview with theGrio, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says COVID-19’s Delta variant is dangerous, and bans on masks…
Senate Rules Committee Examines 2020 General Election Preparedness
January 27, 2021
Kristen Clarke is Biden's pick to serve as Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division and the first Black woman…
January 12, 2021
Miya Ponsetto could’ve had a Black boyfriend, cousin, best friend or long-lost great-great-great grandmother and still be racist.
August 25, 2020
Elizabeth Acevedo is speaking on her journey to becoming an author and what Afro-Latinidad and negritude mean to her and…
August 16, 2020
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Sen. Kamala Harris talks the fight for the White House with Joe Biden and…
August 16, 2020
Vice-presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris has a message for voters who are considering sitting out on this year’s presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Police Use Of Force And Community Relations
July 15, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday a $200 million anti-racism initiative aimed at medical professionals and health service providers.
Rep. Maxine Waters thegrio.com
May 7, 2020
In an interview with theGrio on Thursday, Rep. Maxine Waters shared that her sister recently passed away from coronavirus.
March 24, 2020
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is wreaking havoc around the world, and not just by impacting the health and wellness of…