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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
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By Natasha S. Alford Verified| the Grio Verified “Pop The Balloon LIVE!” is having its own balloon burst after the first episode of the series didn’t get off to a great start. Fans of the original show, which appeared on YouTube, were already skeptical after seeing that the show’s co-creator and host, Arlette Amuli, was no longer hosting—a role recast with the very talented and capable Yvonne Orji in her place.
By Natasha S. Alford Verified| the Grio Verified If you watched this season of “The White Lotus” just to cheer on the single returning Black cast member, Natasha Rothwell, you are not alone. The show about a luxury hotel franchise that manages to have a guest die in location after location is the kind of rich-people social satire that draws a following in this day and age. It’s not a “Black show” per se, but Natasha Rothwell holding it down as “Belinda,” the only and lonely melanin staffer at the resort, is both relatable and easy to root for.
By Natasha S. Alford Verified| the Grio Verified “Pop The Balloon LIVE!” is having its own balloon burst after the first episode of the series didn’t get off to a great start. Fans of the original show, which appeared on YouTube, were already skeptical after seeing that the show’s co-creator and host, Arlette Amuli, was no longer hosting—a role recast with the very talented and capable Yvonne Orji in her place.
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.
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Founded: 2009