l14dap 1 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I actually noticed this for KMSB's weekend newscasts several weeks back, but didn't think much of it until I saw this article in the Tucson Weekly today: ARIZONA'S FIRST ALL-AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWSCAST? Some Media Watch readers have pointed out KMSB's all-African-American weekend news team. It's hard to verify, but it's possible that the grouping of anchor Deanna Morgan, sportscaster Brandon Nash and Phoenix weather personality Brittney Shipp (KMSB still pipes in its weather from the Valley) is the first all-black on-air crew in the state. It's probably a safe bet that it's a first for Tucson. I guess it's being noted only because Tucson is about 35% Hispanic and has a very small African-American population. Do any other stations have all-black, all-Asian, or all-[insert ethnicity here] newscasts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohnson 15 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 San Francisco's 26, KTSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 593 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't think we've ever had a black weathercaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhampsten 0 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I actually noticed this for KMSB's weekend newscasts several weeks back, but didn't think much of it until I saw this article in the Tucson Weekly today: I guess it's being noted only because Tucson is about 35% Hispanic and has a very small African-American population. Do any other stations have all-black, all-Asian, or all-[insert ethnicity here] newscasts? KTVI in St Louis has an all-black weekend newscast, minus meteorologist Chris Higgins, and I guess if he wanted to, he could with black military paint since he's a captain in the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l14dap 1 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't think we've ever had a black weathercaster... Well, unfortunately, she ain't that good yet. She seems too green to be on-air in Tucson. But then I remember that she does the weekend weather not just for KMSB, but she works for KTVK-- I feel sorry for those Phoenix folks who are probably accustomed to seasoned forecasters with great on-air presence or actual meteorologists. KTVK used to have another black weathercaster, Brad Perry, do weather in the mornings before he got reassigned to his current position as a morning reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhcity 3 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 San Francisco's 26, KTSF. Which is a Chinese-American station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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