About Jasmine Hardy

Jasmine Hardy is an HBCU alumna from the boogie down Bronx. She graduated from Virginia State University in 2013, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. She is the senior video producer for theGrio.com. Although she oversees all videos for theGrio, she occasionally contributes written pieces for the site. Jasmine enjoys creating content focused on human interest stories, pieces that inspire, and entertainment. She loves to profile people that are making a positive impact in their community, whether it be through non-profit organizations or through the arts. She believes that anyone can make a positive impact in their own way and she takes pride in using her position at the theGrio to share these stories.

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June 22, 2023
Chris Montana and his wife Shanelle Montana founded Minneapolis-based Du Nord Social Spirits in 2013. The distillery makes specially released
June 19, 2023
“People living with sickle cell are not trying to  game the system. They’re really just asking for help and support
June 1, 2023
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an illness that affects the immune system and continues to disproportionately impact the Black community.
June 1, 2023
“You have to love where you want to go in life so that you can push that business,” says the
June 1, 2023
Activist, mental health advocate and executive director of Incarcerated Nation Network, Five Mualimm-ak, lives with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He
June 1, 2023
“People with sickle cell get better as they age…” “You don’t look like you’re in pain…” Those are some of
May 26, 2023
Amaka Gratia, Andrea Dalzell, D’Shonda Brown, Dr. La Shawn Paul and Yasmine Jameelah come together to chat about mental health.
April 28, 2023
Dr. Michele C. Reed, owner of MS Family Medicine in New York City, offers advice on proper nutrition for a
April 14, 2023
Brooklyn-based veterinarian Dr. Pamella Dendtler offers advice to pet parents. Dr. Pamella Dendtler knows all about caring for animals. The
April 5, 2023
“‘poetry me, please’ and just poetry is the future. And I see that appreciation coming back through the events that
March 29, 2023
The physician is on a mission to improve the quality of health care for the community that she serves at
Editor’s Note: This page formerly contained a video and video summary featuring AI ethicist Mutale Nkonde. After further review, theGrio
February 16, 2023
On Wednesday, Nike Inc. announced $8.9 million in new investments this year across 53 national and local nonprofit organizations focused
February 16, 2023
Marsha-Ann Boyea is the second owner of Cynergy Spa, located in Brooklyn, New York, offering massages, facials, scrubs, body wraps,
February 14, 2023
There is a new app on the market with a mission to bring efficiency to the dating process and less
January 22, 2023
In a special three-part series, theGrio teamed up with Nicole Bailey, interior designer and founding owner of The Agorá Co., to help
January 6, 2023
In a special three-part series, theGrio teamed up with Nicole Bailey, interior designer and founding owner of The Agorá Co.,
December 27, 2022
Jenesis Laforcarde is working on bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to Prescott, Arizona with The Jenesis House (TJH) — potentially the
December 17, 2022
BlackMade is a video series by theGrio that highlights the journey and success of Black entrepreneurs. Ashlee Muhammad, 37, is
December 11, 2022
Historically Black colleges and universities provide hundreds of thousands of students with the education they need to thrive and make