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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Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle
In the wake of the tragic murder of rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, new details are emerging about the legacy […]
Cory Booker thegrio.com
Senator Cory Booker will introduce H.R. 40 bill, a commission to study reparations for African-Americans, taking us one step closer to making it a reality.
Sen. Cory Booker reflects on how Hussle’s legacy can be continued with policies for economic development and curbing violence.
Pete Buttigieg thegrio.com
April 4, 2019
While at the National Action Network conference, Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg explains his priorities for the Black community.
Journalist Dee Barnes’ recent revelations teaches us several lessons about surviving financial hardships in the wake of personal disasters.
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
  Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled details of an ambitious new plan to increase teacher pay across the […]
Shaquille O'Neal
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal stopped by theGrio’s New York City studio to talk about a new heart health initiative that hits close to home.
In an interview with The Grio, Julián Castro delved into his motivations to run for president and plans to boost the economy.
Democratic Presidential candidate Julián Castro calls out Sen. Bernie Sanders over the issue of reparations to the African American community.
February 28, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker and Se. Barbara Lee re-introduce legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge past convictions.
February 26, 2019
For Misty Copeland, race has always been a factor in her experience and she has had to push back when she was pushed too far
February 25, 2019
The interview with Sen. Kamala Harris revealed ‘reparations’ may be a great talking point. But some candidates won’t really get behind it.
Sen. Kamala Harris talks about her plan for Black America in an interview with theGrio's Natasha Alford at the 2019 Power Rising conference in New Orleans. (theGrio)
February 25, 2019
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) addressed the question of her intended policy plan […]
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
February 23, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris knows that there are those who are skeptical about her career as a prosecutor but says she tried to change the system from the inside.
A new film from Netflix “High Flying Bird” explores why Black athletes should be owners too.
February 18, 2019
Steph Curry says he’s a romantic at heart and Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of his fave hoops flick couldn’t be happier
E! News correspondent Nina Parker is the stylish, sharp and funny host who keeps us up on the latest entertainment gossip. […]
When it comes to #RelationshipGoals, Stefanie and Quentin James are setting the bar, while making power moves in politics with […]
February 13, 2019
E! News host Nina Parker is one of our favorites, known for keeping graceful under pressure and delivering the news […]
Actor Andre Holland, who starred in the award-winning movie Moonlight says he still keeps in touch with the movie’s original playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.