Natasha S. Alford

1 week ago | thegrio.com | Natasha S. Alford

TheGrio Green Book is a modern-day twist on the historic African American Green Book, which guided Black travelers to welcoming and safe places across the country. We continue this tradition with hope, joy, and the will to explore places that were once only dreams for our ancestors—or where our diasporic roots run deep. These are our tips, reviews, and advice for #TravelingWhileBlack. The unofficial movement to board a plane, cross the Atlantic Ocean, and visit Portugal is officially on.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Natasha S. Alford

From historic arches to sweet pastéis de nata, TheGrio’s 24-hour guide to Lisbon shows you how to explore Portugal’s capital with culture, flavor, and #TravelingWhileBlack ease. TheGrio Green Book is a modern-day twist on the historic African American Green Book, which guided Black travelers to welcoming and safe places across the country. We continue this tradition with hope, joy, and the will to explore places that were once only dreams for our ancestors—or where our diasporic roots run deep.

2 weeks ago | thegrio.com | Natasha S. Alford

TheGrio Green Book is a modern-day twist on the historic African American Green Book, which guided Black travelers to welcoming and safe places across the country. We continue this tradition with hope, joy, and the will to explore places that were once only dreams for our ancestors or places where our diasporic roots run deep. These are our tips, reviews, and advice for #TravelingWhileBlack.

2 weeks ago | thegrio.com | Natasha S. Alford

Before Tina Knowles was Ms. Tina or Mama Tina to the world, she was Celestine Anne Beyoncé.  The journey of transforming from that little girl with a beautifully complicated name, growing up in the segregated South of Galveston, Texas, to becoming a globally recognized entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of music legends Beyoncé and Solange, is what’s documented in her New York Times bestselling book, Matriarch.

3 weeks ago | thegrio.com | Natasha S. Alford

It’s official—the people have fallen in love with “Forever,” the new Netflix series from acclaimed showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A coming-of-age love story centered on two Black teens in Los Angeles, “Forever” is more than just a binge-worthy series—it’s a moment made for the culture. It’s hard to describe why this show makes many of us feel so emotional and seen, in ways that no other TV show ever has.