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 10/20/24: 'Black Minds Matter' explores growing mental health challenges in community
According to a Columbia University study, there is growing evidence that rising psychological difficulties in the Black community are directly related to a lack of access to appropriate and culturally-responsive mental health care.
Here and Now 10/13/24: How one program, WARM, is addressing domestic violence in the Black community
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the U.S., an average of 24 people per minute are victims, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Mike Strianese talks about Italian heritage ahead of being Grand Marshal for Columbus Day Parade
Grand Marshal for the New York City Columbus Day Parade, Mike Strianese, sits down with Sandra Bookman ahead of the celebration.
Here and Now 10/6/24: Faith-based approach helping communities of color cope with the opioid crisis
On this edition of Here and Now, we look at the impact of the opioid crisis on communities of color and the new faith-based training initiative created to help save lives.
Here and Now 9/29/24: Role of Black voters in the 2024 election; film dismantles 'adultification'
They could play an important role in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. A recent report from the Pew Research Center projects that Black voters will likely account for 14% of those eligible to vote.
Here and Now 9/15/24: Why avoidable deaths plague Black women -- and what can be done about it
On this episode of Here and Now, we examine why Black women have the highest percentage of avoidable deaths in the United States and discuss the role that access to healthcare plays.
Here and Now 9/1/24: The 55th Annual African-American Day Parade
Here and Now features The African American Day Parade's chairman, Yusuf Hasan and Board Member, Jasmine Robinson
Here and Now: Insurance fraud, a new Harriet Tubman book, and Mc Lyte
On this episode, the high cost of insurance fraud, including its impact on communities of color. Plus, a new book about Harriet Tubman and the return of Mc Lyte.
Here and Now 8/11/24: Dismantling health disparities in the Black community
On this episode of Here and Now, we discuss the contributions of groups working to dismantle the health disparities within the Black community.
Here and Now 7/28/24: Kamala Harris' historic White House bid energizes Democratic Party base
On this episode of Here and Now, we discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' historic bid for the White House, plus learn about the second annual Black Authors Festival.