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📅 Mark your calendars: Friends of the Central Library has released their 2025-2026 lineup of award-winning authors, including "American Negra" author and Syracuse native Natasha S. Alford. this-is-cny.visitlink.me/X5lGeZ

Coogler and MBJ did that with Sinners. From the symbolism to the scares, theGrio's @natashasalford lays out why folks are seeing it twice—and why this film is a game changer. 🎥🔥 (⚠️ Light spoilers ahead) thegrio.com/2025/04/22/fiv… #OnTheGrio

Five reasons we love Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Sinners’ movie (via theGrio.com) thegrio.com/2025/04/22/fiv…

Natasha S. Alford Explains Why “Sinners” Breaks Barriers youtube.com/shorts/afI9orK… via YouTube

Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter. thegrio.com/2025/05/13/why… (via @thegrio)

Mara Brock Akil’s Forever has us in our feelings—and it’s not just about young love. Natasha S. Alford breaks down why the Netflix series is a powerful, joyful shift in how we see Black family life. Read more #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2025/05/13/why…

Angie Stone gets soulful tribute at 2025 BET Awards: Country star Brittany Spencer performed a moving version of “No More Rain” to honor Stone who passed away earlier this year (@thegrio) thegrio.com/2025/06/10/ang…

In a convo with @natashasalford, @sarasidnercnn previews her new CNN special—one family, two sides (Black and white), confronting their shared history of slavery, hard truths, and what reparations could look like. Read more #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2025/06/13/cnn…

Trump’s allies are comparing fed troops in LA to past interventions by presidents in the civil rights era. But the facts of history tell a different story—one where power protected the most vulnerable citizens. Read full analysis ✍🏾 by @natashasalford: thegrio.com/2025/06/21/the…

While the NYC mayoral race may be focused on frontrunners Cuomo and Mamdani, these five Black candidates are also vying for office. The winner of the Dem primary will face off with Mayor Eric Adams, who is now an Independent 🗳➡️ ✍🏾 @natashasalford thegrio.com/2025/06/23/mee…

ANALYSIS: Cuomo won big with Black voters in NYC's mayoral race, but Black New Yorkers who supported Zohran Mamdani say the progressive offered something different. ✍🏾 Natasha S. Alford breaks down why Dems should pay attention. thegrio.com/2025/06/25/for…

I spoke with Black voters who backed Mamdani in the Democratic primary to understand why Cuomo's appeals didn't work for them. Full breakdown #OnTheGrio:

First visit to The Weekend Primetime 📺 on MSNBC! Great panel with Antonia Hylton, Catherine Rampell, Elise Jordan & Emma Vigeland. Loved our honest discussion—tune in Saturdays!

“Alligator Alcatraz” jokes aren’t funny. On a recent MSNBC panel, TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford breaks down how racist memes about immigrants being eaten desensitize us to violence—and play into a history of dehumanizing the "other." Watch the video: 🔗 thegrio.com/2025/07/07/pow…

Just made my Substack debut with Julian Zelizer (fun fact: he was my grad school prof at Princeton School of Public & International Affairs!) We talked Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run, his appeal to young Black progressives, and shifts in the Democratic Party. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/julianzeli…

And we’re baaaaaack… TheGrio Weekly reboot is live and here on YouTube! Get the latest with me, Panama Jackson and Gerren Keith Gaynor every Thursday- thanks in advance for the love and hit that subscribe button! 🔔- July 17, 2025 youtube.com/live/w4yQoCjtY… via YouTube theGrio.com

In case you missed it, rewatch our LIVE recap of top stories w/ Natasha S. Alford Panama Jackson and Gerren Keith Gaynor! 🔁 TheGrio Weekly: Trump Distracts with MLK Files & Obama Claims | Remember... youtube.com/live/Kjc4SzGOE… via YouTube

Kennedy Ryan is redefining romance—centering Black women, writing with heart, and bringing real-life issues into love stories that heal. 📺 Catch her full interview tonight on theGrio.com TV. Check your local listings & preview it now #OnTheGrio: 🔗 thegrio.com/2025/07/24/how…

The Trump administration’s EPA is seeking to roll back a cornerstone of U.S. climate policy. Experts warn the move could worsen pollution in Black communities already burdened by environmental harm. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2025/07/25/tru…

Happy Kennedy Ryan (Kennedy Ryan) Friday on theGrio.com! Clips and gems from our exclusive convo running all weekend for the romance girlies/humans/lovers and book fans 💕: youtu.be/qBGcfdEf7g0