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
Here and Now: Cervical Cancer Awareness, Inclusive Dance, and the Cultural Forces Driving Change
On Here and Now this week, why cervical cancer impacts Black women, and how arts and culture are driving equity and change.
Here and Now: Lincoln Center reimagines Ntozake Shange's choreopoem on its 50th anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ntozake Shange's powerful choreopoem, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf."
Here and Now: Human services organization enhancing the lives of New Yorkers
For anyone facing serious life challenges, Samaritan Daytop Village is a place of hope and new beginnings.
Here and Now Special: One-on-one with former Essence Editor-in-Chief Susan L. Taylor
Susan L. Taylor, the former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, sits down with anchor Sandra Bookman on this special half-hour edition of Here and Now.
Here and Now: Black entrepreneurs on building a career and growing wealth
Starting a new career can be daunting, but repositioning skillsets can create newfound success and wealth.
Here and Now: Granddaughter of Jackie Robinson reflects on his legacy in baseball, Black history
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. In 1947, he started at first base for the then Brooklyn Dodgers.
Here and Now: Remembering the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson was a major player on the world stage for over five decades. The Reverend died this past week at the age of 84, and tributes have been pouring in.
Here and Now: Mount Sinai, Real Dads Network partner to improve heart health of Black men
As we mark American Heart Health Month, we're taking a closer look at health disparities in the Black community. Today, we're putting a spotlight on often undiagnosed heart conditions in Black men.
Here and Now: Impact of Trump administration's federal funding cuts to child care in New York
It was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's key campaign promises: free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul is partnering with Mamdani, pledging universal and affordable child care across the state.
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.