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 3/23/25: Remembering the life and legacy of civil rights icon Hazel Dukes
Hundreds attended Dukes' homegoing service in Harlem, where dignitaries and plain folks honored her to pay their final respects.
Desegregation lawsuits still remain 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
In fact, New York City schools have even been called some of the most segregated school districts in the nation, particularly for Black and Latino students.
Here and Now 2/16/25: Paying tribute to female living legends during Black History Month
First, we're taking off with a United Airlines pilot, who shares her story and mission to enroll 100 Black women in flight school.
Here and Now 2/9/25: NYC museums document African American history, culture and the arts
In celebration of Black History Month, Here and Now shines a spotlight on local museums that are documenting African American history, culture and the arts.
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.
Here and Now 1/26/25: Black-owned businesses of New York State's growing cannabis industry
The legalization of cannabis in New York in 2021 removed legal prohibitions and opened doors to legitimate dispensaries and marijuana farms.
Here and Now 1/19/25: Revisiting guest authors from our archives | Special Edition
On this special edition of Here and Now, we revisit some of the guest authors from our archives.
Here and Now 1/5/25: Preserving Black history and landmarks in New York City
After a four-year campaign, a 19th century building in Greenwich Village connected to the abolitionist movement has been designated as a historical landmark.
Here and Now 1/12/25: Impact of President-elect Donald Trump's second term on Black Americans
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office later this month, a question on many people's minds is: How will his second term impact Black Americans?
Here and Now 12/22/24: Fighting crime in NJ, Courtney B. Vance and more
On this edition of Here and Now, a multi-disciplinary approach to fighting crime in New Jersey, dismantling adultification, actor Courtney B. Vance and more!