Podcast appearances and mentions of Natasha S Alford

Natasha S. Alford has always been three things: Black, Latina and an overachiever. Weeks after a historic presidential election, Maria Hinojosa and Natasha —a political analyst, journalist, and media executive— sit down to talk about solidarity between Black and Latinx communities and Natasha's latest achievement, her debut memoir American Negra.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. 

Natasha S. Alford On Bad Bunny Interview, Lala's Spanish Skills, Cardi B & Offset's Parenting + More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-Winning Journalist, Natasha S. Alford, joins Lurie to discuss what it means to have an ethnicity, nationality and more! You can get more information on Natasha's book, American Negra: A Memoir when you visit: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/american-negra-natasha-s-alford?variant=41074398003234See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the warmth of sitting around a table, listening to the elders share stories that are equal parts history and heart? That's the essence of what we're bringing to the table in today's episode. We're thrilled to host April Ryan and Natasha S. Alford, two titans of journalism and literature, as they guide us through the rich landscape of African American narratives and their personal journeys of resilience and identity. Their voices, both vital in the articulation of our communal and individual stories, offer an intimate look into the soul of our community.As we unfurl the tapestry of identity, we traverse the vivid intersection where African American and Puerto Rican cultures meet. The episodes peel back layers of our shared histories and individual experiences, exploring profound personal anecdotes—from culturally unique celebrations to struggles with racial profiling. These are the stories that shape us, reflected in the choices we make, from the halls of esteemed universities to the paths we carve out ourselves post-graduation. April and Natasha share their wisdom on navigating these life-altering decisions and the societal pressures that accompany them, shining a light on the diverse experiences that define us.We wrap our discussion with a heartfelt homage to the power of black literature, underscoring its pivotal role in today's society and our personal lives. 'Black Books Matter' isn't just a statement—it's a celebration of the stories that bind us, the resilience inherited from our ancestors, and the pride in our heritage. As we close, we invite you to join us in this literary appreciation, to honor the transformative influence black authors hold in shaping minds and driving societal change. With captivating conversations and insights, this episode is an ode to the written word and its enduring impact.MakerSPACE is here to meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs, creatives, and work-from-home professionals. We do this through private offices, coworking spaces, and a host of other resources, including conference rooms, a photo studio, podcast studios; a creative workshop, and a retail showroom—that is perfect for any e-commerce brand. Mention code MAHOGANY for all current specials, as we have two locations to best serve you.Discover a world of Black LiteratureVisit MahoganyBooks and use code 'Front Row' to save 10% on your first purchase. #BlackBooksMatterDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Show support by reviewing our podcast and sharing it with a friend. You can also follow us on Instagram, @MahoganyBooks, for information about our next author event and attend live.

Award-winning journalist and media executive Natasha S. Alford explores her multi-ethnic identity as a Black Puerto Rican, recounts her upbringing in Syracuse, New York, and discusses the origins of her career. She joins us to discuss her debut memoir, American Negra.

Maria and Julio are joined by Alexa Muñoz, a teacher and translator based in Washington Heights, and Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson, assistant professor in the department of history at Johns Hopkins University. They dive into a conversation about colorism and anti-Blackness in Hollywood and Latinx communities in light of the controversy sparked around the film release of “In The Heights.” They also unpack the notion of Latinidad and what it means to push back against internalized white supremacy.ITT Staff Picks:In this 2019 piece for The Nation, Miguel Salazar interviews a group of journalists, organizers, and thinkers about pushback against the concept of Latinidad.Nili Blanck writes about the immigrant and Dominican history of Washington Heights, the neighborhood behind “In The Heights,” for Smithsonian Magazine.“The truth is there can be no Latino representation without Afro-Latinos. There is no story of Washington Heights without Black people and Afro-Dominicans of all shades,” writes Natasha S. Alford in this piece for CNN. Photo credit: Warner Bros. via AP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maria is joined by Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, a Chicanx midwife and director of the Changing Woman Initiative, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a reproductive health equity researcher and a Tenured Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, for a conversation about inequity in birthing healthcare—particularly for women of color and the LGBTQ community. They discuss how to ground our ideas of parenthood in inclusive frameworks and the path towards reproductive justice.SAVE THE DATE: Our next virtual LIVE ITT show is on Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm ET! Maria and Julio will be joined by Georgia Fort, award winning independent journalist and Tarkor Zehn, journalist and audio producer to discuss police violence, racial justice and healing in Minneapolis during the week that marks one year since the police murder of George Floyd. For more info and to RSVP, click here.This episode is sponsored by Ground News - The world's first news comparison platform. Download Ground News for free: http://ground.news/thickITT Staff Picks:This episode about Trans Motherhood for the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones dives into how parenting is different for trans parents. Jenni Monet writes for The Nation about the “systemic factors that hinder Native American maternal health—problems arising from a legacy of neglect regarding Indigenous life.”In this personal essay for Vogue, journalist Natasha S. Alford writes about her pregnancy experience as a Black, high-risk expectant mom: “...when confronted with the overwhelming amount of choices that needed to be made for my own health, I quickly found myself confused, tousled around, and frustrated, by a medical system that takes a diagnostic rather than holistic approach to fetal and maternal care.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Grio's Vice President of Digital Content & Senior Correspondent, Natasha S. Alford discusses her journey in discovering her passion, what it means to “meet the moment”, and the state of Black owned media.

On October 29, Latino Rebels Radio went LIVE with a show about Millennials, Gen Z and the American Dream. As a bonus to our listeners, we turned the show (https://www.facebook.com/186457858051439/videos/780998142749399) into an audio podcast. Hosts Julio Ricardo Varela (https://twitter.com/julito77) and Melinna Bobadilla (https://twitter.com/MelinnaTeatrina) are joined by Kristen Soltis Anderson (https://twitter.com/KSoltisAnderson) (co-founder of Echelon Insights (https://echeloninsights.com/) ), Natasha S. Alford (https://twitter.com/NatashaSAlford) (Vice President, Digital Content & Senior Correspondent at theGrio (https://thegrio.com/) ), Antonia Cerejido (https://twitter.com/antoniacere) (Senior Producer at Futuro Media's (https://www.futuromediagroup.org/) Futuro Studios), and Layla Zaidane (https://twitter.com/layla_says) (Executive Director of the Millennial Action Project (https://www.millennialaction.org/) ). This LIVE show was made possible through support from the Walton Family Foundation. For more about the research we discuss, see the findings here (https://8ce82b94a8c4fdc3ea6d-b1d233e3bc3cb10858bea65ff05e18f2.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/b1/02/ddcbc1d6434d91e8494f0070fa96/echelon-insights-walton-family-foundation-generation-z-millennials-and-opportunity-report-october-2020-10-6-20.pdf) .

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, Pulitzer Grantee journalist Natasha S. Alford has a very special sit-down with Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Tune in as these powerful Black women discuss the fate of politics in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, The People’s Journalist, Natasha S. Alford and Byron Allen, CEO of TheGrio, ask the important question: “Dear Culture, how much do we really know about voter suppression?” With guest feature from voting rights activist and politician Stacey Abrams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Natasha S. Alford and Cortney Wills ask, Dear Culture, how are parents and teachers supposed to navigate the back to school season amid Coronavirus and social unrest with guest feature from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. And this week’s Moment of Clarity highlights Kerry Washington’s powerful documentary, “The Fight” available on demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Dear Culture Podcast, hosts Natasha S. Alford and Mariel Turner interview Julian Brave Noisecat, correspondent for Real America with Jorge Ramos and contributing editor at Canadian Geographic regarding the Redsk*n controversy. And celebrating the launch of Black Agenda Live, host Christina Greer talks with W. Kamau Bell on his 5th season premiere of United Shades of America airing on CNN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Dear Culture Podcast continues coverage on the nation-wide demonstrations demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Hosts, Natasha S. Alford and Mariel Turner look into the state of these demonstrations and discuss how the power of protest spring forth change featuring social justice activist Tamika Mallory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dear Culture continues coverage on the growing intensity of police brutality in America with hosts Natasha S. Alford and Todd Johnson. Joined by Dr. Yusef Salaam from Central Park’s Exonerated 5 (as portrayed in Ava Duvernay’s When They See Us), the Dear Culture Podcast investigates the tense legacies and realities of state violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the Dear Culture Podcast discusses racial bias and entrepreneurship during the Coronavirus pandemic with media mogul Angela Yee. Co-hosts, Natasha S. Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor discuss nationwide protests to reopen local economies. And last, theGrio's entertainment writer, Cortney Wills, shares insight into how Black Hollywood is navigating health and career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is power in the telling of a story. It's even more powerful when it is personal and centers on culture. It's the only kind of story @natashasalford tells, for herself and for @thegrio. She is the People's Journalist and the Millennial Executive and on Thursday's show, we discuss everything from how covid-19 is impacting black businesses, being black and Latina, her very own Coronavirus scare while managing life with lupus, to leadership and more. You'll even hear us discuss the outlet's newest offering in podcasting, @dearculturepod and a bit about The Grio's new Facebook Watch series. Just two @nabjofficial sisterfriends chopping it up like we can and do. You should check it out! #tech #culture#business

The 2020 census is underway, which counts everyone living in the U.S. and its five territories including Puerto Rico. The form consists of questions like name, age, sex and race, but some of these answers are complicated. One example is the race question. In Puerto Rico, residents choose "Puerto Rican" to describe their Hispanic origin, but historically residents have overwhelmingly identified as white on the census, despite the island's rich African history. In this segment, journalist Natasha S. Alford takes us through her reporting of Afro-Puerto Ricans and how activists are fighting to have their communities seen on the census.

In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about her trip to Ghana and Nigeria (also known as the #WAV trip!), rants about the government shutdown, and shows love to Marie Kondo’s Netflix show, Tidying Up. She also chats with The Grio’s Deputy Editor, Natasha S. Alford, about how she went from being a hedge-funder to a teacher to an award-winning journalist. Natasha also walks us through how she navigated her way back to her purpose by following her heart, doing the work and trusting God.Follow Natasha on Twitter and Instagram! She’s @NatashaSAlford on Twitter and Instagram.Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company

Natasha S. Alford is a Harvard University Graduate who decided to become an educator in one of America's most marginalized cities. After years of working for our under served youth, she decided to go into Journalism and showcase the lives of transformative individuals who are being the change they want to see in the world. She is a force to be reckoned with!

In the year 2000, against strong opposition, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act passed Congress by unanimous vote. It's supporters proclaimed that "God worked a miracle" that day on Capitol Hill. Our guest, John Mauck, was instrumental in crafting the ideas and language that became the Act. He tells us the story of how it became law.Also on the show, our producer-at-large, Natasha S. Alford, reviews the Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices