Brenda Blackmon facts for kids

Brenda Blackmon is a well-known American news anchor. She is famous for her work in New York City. For many years, she was a main anchor at WWOR from 1990 to 2013. Later, she also anchored news at WPIX.

Before working in New York, Brenda Blackmon was a journalist in other cities. She worked in Nashville, Tennessee and Columbus, Georgia. In Columbus, she made history as the first Black anchor. Before becoming a journalist, she even worked as a plus size model. Brenda Blackmon is also highly educated. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees with high honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She also has honorary doctorates from Caldwell College and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Today, she helps guide Fairleigh Dickinson University as a member of its Board of Trustees.

A Career in News

Brenda Blackmon joined WWOR in 1990. By 1994, she became a regular news anchor. She worked alongside many co-anchors like Rolland Smith, Sean Mooney, and Harry Martin. She was a key part of the news team during the entire UPN network era (1995-2006). She also anchored for the first seven years of the MyNetworkTV era (2006-2013).

After her long career at WWOR, Brenda Blackmon moved to WPIX. On December 8, 2015, WPIX announced she would join their team. She started on January 11, 2016. She co-anchored the weeknight 6:30 PM newscast with Kaity Tong. She left the station on September 9, 2016, after that newscast was canceled.

Awards and Achievements

Brenda Blackmon has received many important awards for her work in broadcasting. She has won four Emmy Awards. She was also nominated for 15 Emmys, which shows her excellence in television. In 2010, she received a broadcasting award from McDonald's. Her former station, WWOR, also honored her career with a special tribute.

Her hometown recognized her as "One of the Century's Most Influential" people. She has also won more than a dozen Associated Press Awards. These awards celebrate great journalism. In addition, she has won two Edward R. Murrow Awards for Broadcast Excellence. These are very respected awards in the news industry.

Community Involvement

Brenda Blackmon is very active in her community. She volunteers for special events with an organization called SHARE. In 2010, the Queens Courier News named her "Woman of the Year." She also received the Shirley Chisholm Award for her public service.

Brenda Blackmon is a strong supporter of finding a cure for lupus. Lupus is a long-term disease that affects the body's immune system. She actively participates in the national campaign through the Alliance for Lupus Research. She also has her own foundation, the Kelly Fund For Lupus, Inc. This foundation helps support research and awareness for lupus. She currently lives in New York.

External links

• My9tv.com
• Njmonthly.com