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“It's so important that we lift as we climb,” Says Anita Blanton

April 17, 2023 • Larvetta Loftin • Season 4 • Episode 53

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Episode 53:

Guest Name: Anita Blanton

Guest Business: Fox32 Chicago

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Anita Blanton an Emmy Award-winning journalist who joined FOX32 to anchor Good Day Chicago. Anita details her formative years. She spent the majority of her childhood moving from state to state which gave her the communication and social skills necessary to thrive. Anita also provides some of her work history. Prior to joining Good Day Chicago, she spent 9 years in the evening news. Anita explains the main differences between morning and evening news. She states that with morning news she is able to utilize both left and right-brained thinking. Anita highlights some big stories she has covered during her career including recent presidential elections, the January 6th insurrection, and the devastating mass shooting. She emphasizes the effects of covering these historical and life-changing events on her mental health. Anita provides

If you would like to learn more about what it's like to be a news anchor, this is the episode for you.

Tune in to Good Day Chicago on FOX32 from 7-10a Mon-Fri.

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

What was Anita like as a child?
What are some of her most memorable news stories?
How does it feel being in the room as the only person that looks like you?
Why do black businesses matter?
What brings Anita joy?

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Larvetta L. Loftin

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