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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Devon Franklin Maria Castillo
July 16, 2025
DeVon Franklin opens up about his relationship with Afro-Latina fiancée Maria Castillo and why their kids will grow up speaking…
July 16, 2025
Franklin also talks to theGrio about his BET acting debut in Divorced Sistas, his upcoming Netflix film Ruth & Boaz,
June 25, 2025
A growing segment of Black voters are rejecting political tradition—and Zohran Mamdani’s win proves they’re ready for bold, tangible change.
June 23, 2025
Meet the five Black candidates running in NYC’s Democratic primary for mayor and learn what they stand for.
June 21, 2025
As federal troops occupy Los Angeles, political leaders invoke civil rights history—but their comparisons conceal more than they reveal.
June 16, 2025
Ma Daisy's new restaurant and cultural center in Bluffton, SC, celebrates Gullah Geechee heritage through food, history, and community.
June 13, 2025
In the upcoming special, Sidner follows two families in South Carolina—one Black, one white—who learn they are connected by slavery.
Angie Stone Brittney Spencer
June 10, 2025
Country star Brittany Spencer honored the late Angie Stone at the 2025 BET Awards with a soulful performance of “No…
May 28, 2025
Discover how to spend the perfect day in Lisbon, Portugal—from historic tours to Black-owned businesses and iconic Portuguese treats.
May 20, 2025
TheGrio's guide to Lisbon, spotlighting the stylish Internacional Design Hotel and its perfect blend of comfort, culture, and convenience.
Tina Knowles, Jay Z, Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, social media, Matriarch, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
May 20, 2025
In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Tina Knowles discusses how working with a genealogist and Ancestry.com helped her uncover her
thegrio, Forever, Netflix, Judy Blume, Mara Brock Akil,
May 13, 2025
Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter.
Spike Lee Denzel Washington
May 7, 2025
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth film, Highest 2 Lowest, with A$AP Rocky and a cameo from…
May 4, 2025
Jason Mitchell and director Wes Miller speak to TheGrio about Black Heat, a movie that sparks urgent conversations about sex…
April 22, 2025
From hoodoo to blues music to Choctaw people, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have taken moviemaking to another level…
Ben Stiller Sinners
April 21, 2025
After a 61 million dollar global opening box office, a Variety tweet undermined the "Sinners" obvious win and celebs came…
thegrio, Pop The Balloon or Find Love, Arlette Amuli, YouTube
April 11, 2025
A show that worked so well on YouTube bombed after its first episode on streaming. But there may still be…
April 10, 2025
Natasha Rothwell’s ‘Belinda” in Season 3 of the popular HBO Max show came out on top with an alley-oop from…
Target Costco theGrio
April 7, 2025
A report shows signs foot traffic has decreased at Target and increased at Costco, particularly among Black and non-Black Hispanic…
Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan
April 3, 2025
Cole, an entrepreneur and recent guest on theGrio’s ‘Masters of the Game,’ opened up about the challenges of doing business.