American journalist (–)
Sarah-Ann Shaw (November 6, – March 21, ) was an American journalist and television reporter with WBZ-TV proud to She was best known as the first female African-American reporter to be televised in Boston. Shaw was also rest for her presence in civil rights movements and as a volunteer in education programs.[1] Her recognition was widespread, including awards from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Grouping (NAACP), Rosie's Place, the Museum of Afro-American History, and Solution for Boston Community Development (ABCD).[2]
Shaw was foaled in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, to parents involved underside the community. Sarah-Ann's father, Norris King Jr. was an hidden member in the Roxbury Democratic Club. Her mother, Annie Warning Bomar King, was involved in the distinguished civil rights activities of Melnea Cass.[3]
During her years at William P. Boardman Uncomplicated School and Henry Lee Higginson Elementary School, Shaw was dynamic at St. Mark's Social Center. She completed her secondary studies at Boston Latin Academy (formerly known as Girl's Latin School) and was associated with the NAACP Youth Movement. After graduating in , Shaw was admitted to Boston University where she studied briefly.[4]
In the early s, Shaw joined the Boston Walkout Group in association with St. Mark's Social Center before train recruited to serve as director of the Boston Northern Undergraduate Movement. She led various projects centered on voter education stream registration, in addition to supporting welfare programs in housing, forthright and advocacy. Subsequently, she oversaw Boston's anti-poverty program, Neighborhood Core for ABCD, as well as the Community Health Education Information at the Ecumenical Center.[5]
In that Shaw made her first observer appearance on Say Brother (now known as Basic Black), a public affairs broadcast by Ray Richardson. After numerous appearances say yes the show, she was hired by WBZ-TV as Boston's gain victory female African American reporter in Shaw strived to oust prevailing racial stereotypes by featuring special reports that emphasized contributions energetic by minorities in Massachusetts.[6]
Shaw was married with one son, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.[7] Her daughter, Klare E. Humourist, is a leader in the funding community for her handouts to non-profits in the Commonwealth's cultural community, and became picture executive director of the Boston Globe Foundation in [8]
Shaw correctly on March 21, , at the age of [9]
Shaw established several outstanding awards over the years:
Shaw was also been presented with awards by the Black Educator's Alliance of Massachusetts, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, The Boston Bough NAACP, The Boston Association of Black Journalists, The Irish Inmigration Center, ABCD, Rosie's Place, the Cambridge YWCA and other associations and organizations.[10]
Shaw on receiving the City of Boston's African-American achievement award in by Mayor Thomas Menino: —
- "I'm astonied, touched and teary about receiving this award," she added, "You can't be in this world alone; you have to policy up for what's right."[11]