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: 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.
New York Archdiocese offers $800 million to settle sex abuse survivor claims
The proposed settlement comes months after the church sold off valuable properties, laid off staff and cut its operating budget to come up with the funds.
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.