Podcast appearances and mentions of natasha alford

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Natasha Alford to discuss her new book, ‘American Negra'; growing up as an Afro-Latina (2:37); and how the writing process helped heal broken relationships (6:36). Plus, the importance of Black media in the past, present, and future (10:56). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Natasha Alford Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha Alford, author of AMERICAN NEGRA, knows what it's like to live between multiple worlds: she's been an "underdog city school poster kid" and Harvard grad; worked at a public school and a hedge fund; and negotiated her identity as an Afro-Latina. Tune in as Alisha and Natasha chat putting yourself first, how memoir writing is like therapy and why it' can be hard (but necessary) to chase your own what ifs. Buy AMERICAN NEGRA here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American obsession with categorizing people by race isn't just a problem for our institutions. For multi-racial and multi-ethnic Americans, it can be intensely personal. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Natasha Alford. She shares her own unique experience navigating America's complicated ideas about race in her new book, American Negra: A Memoir. Alford shares how her African American and Puerto Rican heritage shaped her understanding of race in her early life, and how those ideas were challenged when she attended Harvard University and later became a journalist.   Guest: Natasha Alford, author of American Negra: A Memoir Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American obsession with categorizing people by race isn't just a problem for our institutions. For multi-racial and multi-ethnic Americans, it can be intensely personal. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Natasha Alford. She shares her own unique experience navigating America's complicated ideas about race in her new book, American Negra: A Memoir. Alford shares how her African American and Puerto Rican heritage shaped her understanding of race in her early life, and how those ideas were challenged when she attended Harvard University and later became a journalist.   Guest: Natasha Alford, author of American Negra: A Memoir Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American obsession with categorizing people by race isn't just a problem for our institutions. For multi-racial and multi-ethnic Americans, it can be intensely personal. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Natasha Alford. She shares her own unique experience navigating America's complicated ideas about race in her new book, American Negra: A Memoir. Alford shares how her African American and Puerto Rican heritage shaped her understanding of race in her early life, and how those ideas were challenged when she attended Harvard University and later became a journalist.   Guest: Natasha Alford, author of American Negra: A Memoir Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American obsession with categorizing people by race isn't just a problem for our institutions. For multi-racial and multi-ethnic Americans, it can be intensely personal. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Natasha Alford. She shares her own unique experience navigating America's complicated ideas about race in her new book, American Negra: A Memoir. Alford shares how her African American and Puerto Rican heritage shaped her understanding of race in her early life, and how those ideas were challenged when she attended Harvard University and later became a journalist.   Guest: Natasha Alford, author of American Negra: A Memoir Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American obsession with categorizing people by race isn't just a problem for our institutions. For multi-racial and multi-ethnic Americans, it can be intensely personal. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Natasha Alford. She shares her own unique experience navigating America's complicated ideas about race in her new book, American Negra: A Memoir. Alford shares how her African American and Puerto Rican heritage shaped her understanding of race in her early life, and how those ideas were challenged when she attended Harvard University and later became a journalist.   Guest: Natasha Alford, author of American Negra: A Memoir Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grio's VP of Digital Content and Senior Correspondent, and CNN political analyst joins Alicia to talk about blending memoir and cultural analysis in her new book, American Negra.Follow Natasha on Instagram @natashasalford and learn more about her book American Negra here. If you liked this episode, listen to How Claudia Forestieri Made the Pivot from Journalism to Scripted Television and How O Magazine's Arianna Davis Made It, on Her Own Terms.

The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse and Brittany discuss the landmark 900 episode, listener emails related to Jesse's stylist and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's turnaround on trans rights legislation, follow-up on Senator Bernie Sanders' resolution to investigate human rights abuses in Gaza which was rejected by the Senate, the case of Dexter Wade in Mississippi which led to the discovery of hundreds of bodies buried in pauper's field behind jail, an Ohio home raid on the wrong home, a grand jury's decision to reject indictment in Brittany Watts miscarriage case in Ohio, a bipartisan effort to make birth control more accessible in Missouri, the aftermath of Kate Cox's abortion after having to leave Texas, Nikki Haley's "not a racist country" remarks and the continued fallout including conservatives proudly identifying as white Christian nationalists, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Natasha Alford! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Our Body Politic, host Farai Chideya listens back to some of the conversations she is thankful for this year. First, is Farai's most recent interview with Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Then Farai speaks with Renata Joy, founder of Pure Joy Wellness and Dionne C. Monsanto, Founder of Joyous Ocean about gratitude for good health. We round out the show with guest host Imara Jones and her interview with Oklahoma State Representative Mauree Turner, and then hear The Grio's Natasha Alford in conversation with Jemele Hill about the gift of allyship in women's sports.

In this episode of the AUDACITY podcast, Letisha interviews Elise Roberts, the Executive Producer of News & Programming for theGrio, a division of Allen Media Group, as they dive deep into the importance of intentionality in maintaining relationships, whether they be with family, friends, peers, or colleagues. Here are some key insights to take with you after listening to this episode: Evaluate and re-evaluate relationships, both old and new. Be mindful of reciprocity, consider the efforts you've made in being intentional with your friendship, and set boundaries to foster healthy relationships and workplace dynamicsNavigate changing seasons with courage, self-awareness, and honesty. Take stock of who you are as a a relative, a friend, or an employer/employee, and discover where each role begins and ends. Face difficult conversations head-on and learn how to accept the outcome with no ill will and with compassion, not only for the other party but for yourself as well. Guest Bio:Elise Roberts is the Executive Producer of News & Programming for theGrio, a division of Allen Media Group. Currently, she oversees several hours of programming for theGrio with Eboni K. Williams, theGrio Weekly with Natasha Alford and The Hill with April Ryan.Connect with Elise: LinkedIn: Elise RobertsIG: @EliseRobertsTVConnect with Letisha:LinkedIn: Letisha BereolaIG:@letishabereolaBookings: info@letishabereola.co

Our Body Politic was founded on a mission to give a platform to and uplift the voices of Black women and women of color. This week, we hand the mic over to three of our guest hosts to showcase the amazing interviews they've done. First, Natasha Alford speaks with Alisha Fernandez Miranda on embracing new paths in Alisha's memoir, “My What If Year.” Then, Karen Attiah talks business and Black hair with Janell Stephens, the CEO and founder of Camille Rose Naturals. Finally, Emmy-nominated producer Tanya Selvaratnam leads our Sippin' the Political Tea roundtable on South Asian creators and filmmaking with Academy Award winning producer and director Joseph Patel; and founder of Anthem of Us, Anurima Bhargava.

More than fifty years after Title IX, we take a wider look at the treatment and coverage of female and transgender athletes. At the close of a dramatic NCAA women's championship, Natasha Alford, Senior Correspondent at The Grio, sits in for Farai Chideya to talk about Black women athletes, college sports, and sports journalism.

Guest host Natasha Alford, in for Farai Chideya, explores political coalition building through three lenses. From the national stage - to hotly contested state races - to local politics - elected officials owe a duty of care to the constituents they serve. But how do politicians at all levels of government communicate with marginalized communities and how do those communities get their voices heard?

Another OBP Extended Edition! Guest host Natasha Alford speaks with former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes on the hotly contested election for State Supreme Court in Wisconsin.

When the College Board removed concepts like “intersectionality, mass incarceration, reparations, and the Black Lives Matter movement” from its Advanced Placement African American Studies course, both educators and students were alarmed. These changes are just one of the results of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Stop “Wrongs to our Kids and Employees” Act,' otherwise known as the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, passed in 2022. Guest host Natasha Alford, Senior Correspondent for The Grio, speaks with Dr. Keisha Blain of Brown University and Sommer Brugal, reporter at the Miami Herald to learn how the policy is affecting students right now. Next Amara Abdullah, a student organizer and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Youth Vanguard talks about her work for justice for Black students in schools, and author Marisa Renee Lee describes collective grief and how the erasure of Black history prevents necessary healing.

Dr. Tracey Wilkinson describes a "chilling effect" in the medical field as abortion bans take effect. Plus, Nicole Carroll describes how the Columbus Dispatch confirmed a child rape allegation that some conservative media outlets disbelieved; Natasha Alford and Bill Carter analyze the partisan media battles over abortion; Shimon Prokupecz discusses the need for transparency in Uvalde; Brian Stelter says polls show many Americans want generational and structural changes to politics; and Matthew Ball previews his new book "The Metaverse." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, our hosts, Gerren Keith Gaynor and guest host, Natasha Alford, talk about the growing trend of Black women opting out of western birthing practices and the rise of Black doulas and achieving racial equity for Black birthing people and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, our hosts, Gerren Keith Gaynor and guest host, Natasha Alford, talk about the growing trend of Black women opting out of western birthing practices and the rise of Black doulas and achieving racial equity for Black birthing people and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, our hosts, Gerren Keith Gaynor and guest host, Natasha Alford, talk about the growing trend of Black women opting out of western birthing practices and the rise of Black doulas and achieving racial equity for Black birthing people and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, our hosts, Gerren Keith Gaynor and guest host, Natasha Alford, talk about the growing trend of Black women opting out of western birthing practices and the rise of Black doulas and achieving racial equity for Black birthing people and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: A Covid vaccine conspiracist within the White House press corps; a new aid for local news; why spyware is a 'worst nightmare' for journalists. Natasha Alford says. Natasha Alford, Claire Atkinson, Nicole Hemmer, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Steven Waldman, and Nicole Perlroth join Brian Stelter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In this episode, Joi speaks with the Natasha Alford, Vice President of Digital Content and Sr. Correspondent for theGrio digital network. Natasha, who identifies as Afro-Latina, discusses the complexities of Latinx identity and the importance of claiming your heritage, her journey to motherhood and being a 'boy-mom', her career path to theGrio and more! To learn more about Natasha Alford, visit her website at www.natashaalford.com Follow her on all her social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @natashasalford To watch her documentary, "Afro-Latinx Revolution: Puerto Rico", click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uM83LNZmWs Make sure to follow the Washington Bureau on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NULpolicy for an update on all your policy needs

Michael Smerconish guest hosts for Chris and discusses voting rights compromise with former Texas Democratic Rep Beto O'Rourke, new Capitol riot videos with Charlie Dent and Natasha Alford, and the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act with Joan Biskupic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Michael Smerconish guest hosts for Chris and discusses voting rights compromise with former Texas Democratic Rep Beto O'Rourke, new Capitol riot videos with Charlie Dent and Natasha Alford, and the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act with Joan Biskupic.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the implications of the riot at the Capitol with Natasha Alford and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris discusses the biggest roadblock to vaccinations with Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Laura Coates on the latest in the Derek Chauvin trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the implications of the riot at the Capitol with Natasha Alford and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris discusses the biggest roadblock to vaccinations with Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Laura Coates on the latest in the Derek Chauvin trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the historic covid relief bill with Dana Bash and Natasha Alford. Then, Sen. Tim Kaine joins Chris to continue that conversation. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on the Texas Governor lifting state-wide the mask mandate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the historic covid relief bill with Dana Bash and Natasha Alford. Then, Sen. Tim Kaine joins Chris to continue that conversation. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Leana Wen on the Texas Governor lifting state-wide the mask mandate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the Right's attacks on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Van Jones and Natasha Alford. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy joins Chris to discuss the House covid relief bill expected to pass tomorrow. Chris wraps up the show with Laura Coates on the first day of juror selection in the Derek Chauvin trial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses the Right's attacks on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Van Jones and Natasha Alford. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy joins Chris to discuss the House covid relief bill expected to pass tomorrow. Chris wraps up the show with Laura Coates on the first day of juror selection in the Derek Chauvin trial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The leader of the Black militia NFAC on why his group is necessary and whether he’s prepared to die for the cause. Plus, how we are coping with the trauma of seeing yet another Black man killed on video...and our election night plans and predictions. Mara, Wesley and Keith are joined by The Grio’s Natasha Alford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our first ever Sunday Special we had the pleasure of speaking with these wonderful women, discussing the intersectionality that exists within the Black and LatinX community. Educating, listening, and opening conversations on what we have experienced, seen, and how we react. Join us watch/listen to the Roundtable Discussion where we chat with Ashley Jimenez, Dash Harris, Julissa Arce, Jess M Garica, Chelsea Royce Tavares, Noemi Samuel, Aurora Guerrero, Nicky Nieves, Liliana Granados, Bryana Salaz, Natasha Alford and Nezza.    Brought to you by @rebelmaverick    Grab your cups because the tea is HOT and it's ready for pouring!

Your diagnosis isn't the end of you. It's the beginning of a newer, stronger and more possible you. Join Ketty and award-winning journalist, Natasha Alford as she gives insight to folks who have found themselves rebuilding their "new normal" after a diagnosis.

Episode summary: Natasha talks about her rise as an emerging journalist and the joy she gets from storytelling. She shares her path to her current career and sheds light on journalism as a career, why she thinks she is meant to do the work and how anyone can adopt attitudes of a journalist to enhance his or her life.   About our Guest: Natasha Alford is the deputy editor of theGrio, a video centric news community devoted to sharing stories about African American communities that are underrepresented elsewhere in the media. At theGrio, she created and hosts the video series “True Story with Natasha Alford,” where she goes into the field and reports on stories impacting black America. She was awarded the 2018 Emerging Journalist of the Year Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Before her career in journalism she worked in finance, as a middle school teacher and in education policy. Her passion for storytelling and a restless desire to see the whole world propelled her into journalism.   Insights from this episode: Strategies for aspiring journalists How to think like a journalist to inspire your own curiosity The secret to converting critics to fans Strategies for navigating the evolving nature of the journalism industry Strategies to handle social media trolls   Quotes from the show: “It’s not just about writing, it’s about being able to connect with people so they feel comfortable to share their story.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “Don’t try to be likable, don’t try to do what you think people will like, because you just don’t know all the time how they’re going to react. The best thing you can do is be you.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “I feel uniquely gifted to do this work.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “I have a license to be curious.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “You’d be surprised how many people aren’t curious. They just exist in the world and don’t ask questions.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “Things can be good, as good as you imagine.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “You can convert critics into fans if you remove ego out of the way and you listen before you react.” - Natasha Alford, Episode #160 “I think that we should be more present. You can put down the phones and converse and it’s cool. Being able to be in the moment with somebody else. That matters a lot to me.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #160 “A lot of times when you’re growing up in lower economic communities, it’s not cool to be smart. Things like that are a significant part of the culture that needs to be changed.”  - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #160 “Being exposed to things that are greater than what you can even imagine just puts you on a different trajectory.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #160   Resources mentioned: LandIt Canon T7i DSLR camera   Favorite book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou   Favorite quote: Natasha’s motto: “The greatest commandment is love.”   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:     The fear is in your head     You have something that the world needs     You only get one life   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Natasha Alford: www.instagram.com/natashasalford https://twitter.com/NatashaSAlford https://www.facebook.com/natashasalfordnews Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Natasha Alford is an award-winning journalist, host, and content creator. She pursued journalism with a focus on uncovering education policy in Washington D.C. Now, she’s grown her career in journalism as “The People’s Journalist.” This episode is an amazing insight into the life of someone who is making history as a journalist, and who is pushing past traditional boundaries in her storytelling.   https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/bhm04

The Grio's Managing Editor and NABJ Emerging Journalist of the year honoree Natasha Alford joins the home team to talk about her journey. Rate. Comment. Subscribe. Share. Check out more from the League at: www.TheShadowLeague.com twitter.com/ShadowLeagueTSL www.facebook.com/TheShadowLeague.TSL www.instagram.com/theshadowleague #TSLCulture #PointsOnTheBoard

Tuesday 8/21- Today on the show we had Natasha Alford stop by where she spoke about Omarosa, her role at ‘The Grio’ & having a seat at the table and more. Also, we had listeners call up to shoot their shot at their crush, and this time one of the listeners were trying to rekindle the flame with his baby mama. Moreover, Charlamagne gave Madonna "Donkey of the Day" after her tribute to Aretha Franklin, because it seemed more like a tribute to herself.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We're revisiting our 2012 interview with Robert Rhodes. In 1995, Robert Rhodes and his family sold most of their possessions ans went to live on the Minnesota prairie in religious seclusion.  Rhodes had gone to live among the Hutterites, a 500 year old religious movement centered on communal ownership of property, radical pacifism, and an intense fervor for the Gospel. By 2002, Rhodes and his family had left the Hutterites.  He chronicles his six years there in the book Nightwatch: An Inquiry into Solitude. Also on the broadcast, our producer-at-large Natasha Alford reflects on the shooting in Charleston, and a summer of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Van Loon has been a writer for more than three decades. With her recent book, If Only: Letting Go of Regret, the author has turned her attention to the important subject of grief and regret, and has written a practical spiritual guide for getting over the feelings of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" that affect us all. Also on the show, our producer-at-large, Natasha Alford, looks at how white pastors have been responding to the recent racial tensions in Ferguson and New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of our conversation with S. Brent Plate, author of A History or Religion in 5 1/2 Objects. Plate is the founding editor of the journal Material Religion. Also on the show, journalist Natasha Alford reflects on Ferguson, and the death of Martin Luther King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices