For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories.
Gone are the days when Black women were hard to find on TV news. Not only can Birmingham residents get news from veteran journalists, but local stations are also home to Black women who are rising stars in the business.
In fact, Brittany Dionne, weekday evening anchor for WBRC, was awarded the Young Alumni Rising Star Award in 2023 from her alma mater, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). “That felt good,” she said of the recognition. “That’s the thing about being home — you’re representing your community in a different way.”…