Tonya Mosley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tonya Mosley
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Mosley at Stanford University, 2015
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| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Broadcast journalist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Here and Now, Fresh Air |
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Notable work
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Beyond Ferguson, Black Seattle |
Tonya Mosley is an American journalist. She works in radio and television, and she also hosts podcasts. Before 2022, Tonya was a co-host for a popular radio show called Here & Now. This show was broadcast by NPR and WBUR. She hosted it with Robin Young and Scott Tong.
In 2015, Tonya received a special award. It was the John S. Knight journalism fellowship from Stanford University. This fellowship helps journalists learn new skills. Today, she hosts a podcast called Truth Be Told. It's an advice show from KQED that talks about topics related to race. In 2023, Tonya Mosley became a co-host of Fresh Air. This is another well-known talk show on National Public Radio. It is produced by WHYY in Philadelphia.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Tonya Mosley was born in Detroit, Michigan. She is of African American heritage. Before she became famous in public radio and podcasting, Tonya worked as a reporter. She was also a weekend anchor at NBC33 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked at FOX 41 in Louisville, Kentucky. Later, she moved to KING 5 in Seattle, Washington.
Tonya also worked behind the scenes as a producer. She helped create shows in several cities. These included Columbia, Missouri, Lansing, Michigan, Flint, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan.
Reporting and Public Radio Work
Tonya Mosley reported for Al Jazeera America. She also worked for KUOW, a public radio station. She was the Silicon Valley chief for KQED. This is a public radio station in San Francisco. In this role, she covered news and stories from the technology hub.
Awards and Special Projects
Tonya Mosley has won important awards for her journalism. In 2016, she won an Emmy Award. This was for a television piece she created called "Beyond Ferguson." She also received a national Edward R. Murrow award. This award was for her public radio series titled "Black in Seattle." These awards show her dedication to important stories.
In 2010, Tonya Mosley started a website called NewNaturalista.com. This website became very popular. It focused on many topics important to women of color. These topics included healthy living and social justice. It also covered mental well-being and natural hair care. The site also shared information about building wealth.
