Sandra Bookman
Prior to WSB-TV, she worked as a weekend anchor at both WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina and KFDM-TV in Beaumont, Texas.
Sandra served as an Olympic Reporter for seven years. She was the only local TV reporter to cover the games from before Atlanta won the bid, until the Olympic bombing in 1996. Sandra covered the '92 games in Barcelona, Spain as well.
She has also reported internationally, including a series of reports from South Africa following the release of Nelson Mandela from a South African prison in 1990.
Sandra has been honored with three local Emmy's including statues for her Olympic coverage and reporting in the aftermath of the fatal Valuejet Airlines crash in the Everglades.
She graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in journalism.
Sandra's Stories
Black Authors Festival returns with 'The Right, To Write'
The fourth annual Black Authors Festival is sending out a call to action with this year's theme: "The Right, To Write".
Here and Now: Breaking Black health barriers and preserving Black history
On this episode of Here and Now with Sandra Bookman, we discuss breaking Black health barriers and preserving Black history from the American Revolution.
Here and Now: Celebrating Harlem's rich cultural legacy; inside the Tenement Museum
On this episode of Here and Now, exploring the story of Joseph and Rachel Moore, Black New Yorkers who made their home in Lower Manhattan's tenements in the 1860s and 1870s.
Here and Now: Singer and performer Deborah Cox opens up on Broadway musical 'Titanique'
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman sits down with Grammy-nominated and Grammy-award winning guests to talk shows and musicals.
Here and Now: Jackie Robinson's granddaughter on how he reshaped sports, broke barriers
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman talks Black men's heart health, Black athletes redefining sports, and basketball-based documentaries.
Here and Now: Co-parenting through the lens of laughter, Grandpas United and singer Deborah Cox
On this episode of "Here and Now," comedian Jess Hilarious joins us to talk about her co-parenting journey, plus hear from Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox about her new Broadway show, "Titanique."
Here and Now: Resilience, Queens Rising, and the untold story behind 'Mexodus'
From trauma to triumph, this week's episode of "Here and Now" highlights resilience, cultural celebration in Queens Rising, the story behind "Mexodus," and a conversation with Soca star Machel Montano.
Here and Now: Universal childcare, legendary Black athletes, reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman sits down with various guests to discuss universal childcare, legendary Black athletes, innovative programs in the Office of Criminal Justice, and a re-imagined Broadway production.
Here and Now: NYC's deputy mayor of community safety, a new generation of jazz artists and more
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman talks public safety, empowering young women, jazz music, and mental health.
Here and Now: Renowned choreographer leads charge in exclusive dance program
On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman will take a look at life-threatening food allergies, an exclusive dance program, and a radio station partnership.