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Natasha S. Alford
Verified
Vice President, Digital Content and Anchor, the Grio
New Jersey, New York
Beats
and Foreign AffairsPolitics Policy
Anything that isn’t football related
Content
Company Info
the Grio
theGrio is a media brand owned by Allen Media Group, founded by Byron Allen. It includes a television network and a website that deliver news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content specifically for the African American community. The name "theGrio" comes from the West African term for an oral historian and storyteller. Launched in 2009, theGrio has evolved from its early days as a division of NBC News to becoming a prominent platform for Black culture and perspectives. TheGrio TV, relaunched in 2021, focuses on Black-specific programming and has expanded its offerings through the acquisition of the Black News Channel in 2022. TheGrio is accessible on various cable networks and streaming services, making it a key destination for audiences interested in relevant news and entertainment. With a revenue of $15 million and a team of approximately 48 employees, theGrio continues to amplify African American voices and perspectives across multiple media platforms.
New York, Washington, D.C., United States, , United States
+1 917-513-2323
Founded: 2009