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==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
Shaw was born in the Roxbury township of Boston. The Shaws were noteworthy in the local community. Sarah-Ann's father, Norris King Jr. was an active member in the Roxbury Democratic Club. Her mother, Annie Bell Bomar King, was involved in the distinguished civil rights activities of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=BC Honors Community Service Leaders|url=http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/rvp/pubaf/chronicle/v10/n1/service.html|website=Boston College}}</ref> Shaw was born in the Roxbury township of Boston, to parents involved in the community. Sarah-Ann's father, Norris King Jr. was an active member in the Roxbury Democratic Club. Her mother, Annie Bell Bomar King, was involved in the distinguished civil rights activities of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=BC Honors Community Service Leaders|url=http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/rvp/pubaf/chronicle/v10/n1/service.html|website=Boston College}}</ref>


Even during her formative years at William P. Boardman Elementary School and Henry Lee Higginson Elementary School, Shaw was active at St. Mark's Social Center. She completed her secondary studies at ] (formerly known as Girl's Latin School) and was associated with the ] Youth Movement. After graduating in 1952, Shaw was admitted to ] where she studied briefly.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw|url=http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/sarah-ann-shaw-41|website=The History Makers}}</ref> During her years at William P. Boardman Elementary School and Henry Lee Higginson Elementary School, Shaw was active at St. Mark's Social Center. She completed her secondary studies at ] (formerly known as Girl's Latin School) and was associated with the ] Youth Movement. After graduating in 1952, Shaw was admitted to ] where she studied briefly.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw|url=http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/sarah-ann-shaw-41|website=The History Makers}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Shaw became increasingly involved in services to the local Boston community throughout the years. She joined the Boston Action Group in association with St. Mark's Social Center before being recruited to serve as director of the Boston Northern Movement. She led various projects centered on voter education and registration, in addition to supporting welfare programs in housing, rights and advocacy. Subsequently, she was requested to oversee Boston's anti-poverty program, Neighborhood operations for ], as well as the Community Health Education Program at the Ecumenical Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010|url=http://www.communitychangeinc.org/Sarah-AnnShaw|website=Community Change Inc.}}</ref> Shaw joined the Boston Action Group in association with St. Mark's Social Center{{when}} before being recruited to serve as director of the Boston Northern Movement.{{when}} She led various projects centered on voter education and registration, in addition to supporting welfare programs in housing, rights and advocacy. Subsequently,{{when}} she oversaw Boston's anti-poverty program, Neighborhood Operations for ], as well as the Community Health Education Program at the Ecumenical Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010|url=http://www.communitychangeinc.org/Sarah-AnnShaw|website=Community Change Inc.}}</ref>


It was only in 1968 that Shaw made her first television appearance on ''Say Brother'' (now known as '']''), a public affairs broadcast by Ray Richardson. After numerous occasions on the show, she was hired by ] as Boston's first female African American reporter in 1969. Her television career, lasting for more than 30 years, marked the onset of a higher advocacy for racial integration in the local society. Augmenting her typical coverage of daily news, Shaw strived to oust prevalent racial stereotypes by featuring special reports that emphasized contributions made by minorities in Massachusetts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010|url=http://www.communitychangeinc.org/Sarah-AnnShaw|website=Community Change Inc.}}</ref> In 1968 that Shaw made her first television appearance on ''Say Brother'' (now known as '']''), a public affairs broadcast by Ray Richardson. After numerous appearances on the show, she was hired by ] as Boston's first female African American reporter in 1969. Shaw strived to oust prevalent racial stereotypes by featuring special reports that emphasized contributions made by minorities in Massachusetts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010|url=http://www.communitychangeinc.org/Sarah-AnnShaw|website=Community Change Inc.}}</ref>

==Influence==
Shaw inspired many people in the local Boston area and she strongly believes that everyone has the power to help improve their community.

{{quotation | Shaw in an interview with ]: —
:“If you don’t like the stories the news is reporting, call them. Tell them you want to see something else” she commanded; “Have you called your news station?” <ref>{{cite web|title=The 11th Annual Berklee City Music Unsung Heroes Breakfast|url=http://berkleecitymusicnetwork.com/tag/sarah-ann-shaw/|website=Berklee City Music Network}}</ref>}}


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Shaw is married with three children, three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Her daughter, Funder Klare E. Shaw has also significantly contributed to the local Boston area. She was a leader in the funding community for her contributions to non-profits in the Commonwealth's cultural community, and became the executive director of the ] Foundation in 1999.<ref>Bourne, Kay. "Black Dance Recognized at Annual Topf Award Gala." Bay State Banner: 17. Oct 26 2000. ProQuest. Web. 30 Jan. 2015 .</ref> Shaw is married with three children, three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Her daughter, Klare E. Shaw, is a leader in the funding community for her contributions to non-profits in the Commonwealth's cultural community, and became the executive director of the ] Foundation in 1999.<ref>Bourne, Kay. "Black Dance Recognized at Annual Topf Award Gala." Bay State Banner: 17. Oct 26 2000. ProQuest. Web. 30 Jan. 2015 .</ref>


==Awards== ==Awards==

Revision as of 17:47, 17 March 2015

Sarah-Ann Shaw
BornBoston, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
EducationGirls' Latin School
Boston University
OccupationTelevision reporter
Known forBoston's WBZ-TV first female African American television reporter

Sarah-Ann Shaw is an American-born journalist and television reporter with WBZ-TV from 1969 to 2000. She is most prominently renowned as the first female African-American reporter to be televised in Boston. Shaw is also known for her presence in civil rights movements and as a volunteer in education programs. Her recognition is widespread, including awards from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Rosie's Place, the Museum of Afro-American History and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD).

Early life and education

Shaw was born in the Roxbury township of Boston, to parents involved in the community. Sarah-Ann's father, Norris King Jr. was an active member in the Roxbury Democratic Club. Her mother, Annie Bell Bomar King, was involved in the distinguished civil rights activities of Melnea Cass.

During her years at William P. Boardman Elementary School and Henry Lee Higginson Elementary School, Shaw was active 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 1952, Shaw was admitted to Boston University where she studied briefly.

Career

Shaw joined the Boston Action Group in association with St. Mark's Social Center before being recruited to serve as director of the Boston Northern Movement. She led various projects centered on voter education and registration, in addition to supporting welfare programs in housing, rights and advocacy. Subsequently, she oversaw Boston's anti-poverty program, Neighborhood Operations for ABCD, as well as the Community Health Education Program at the Ecumenical Center.

In 1968 that Shaw made her first television appearance on Say Brother (now known as Basic Black), a public affairs broadcast by Ray Richardson. After numerous appearances on the show, she was hired by WBZ-TV as Boston's first female African American reporter in 1969. Shaw strived to oust prevalent racial stereotypes by featuring special reports that emphasized contributions made by minorities in Massachusetts.

Personal life

Shaw is married with three children, three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Her daughter, Klare E. Shaw, is a leader in the funding community for her contributions to non-profits in the Commonwealth's cultural community, and became the executive director of the Boston Globe Foundation in 1999.

Awards

Shaw has received several outstanding awards over the years:

  • 1998 National Association of Black Journalists' "Lifetime Achievement Award"
  • 2000 Emerson College RTNDA's (Radio Television News Direction Association) "Lifetime Achievement Award"
  • 2000 Society of Newspaper Editors' "Yankee Quill Award"
  • 2001 Boston Celtics' ""A Hero Among Us" Award"
  • 2002 The Woman of Courage's "Community Service Award"
  • 2002 Psi Omega Chapter of AKA Sorority's "Community Service Award"
  • 2003 Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Abigail Adam Award
  • 2004 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Community Legend Award
  • 2005 Harlem Book Fair-Roxbury's "Charles Yancey Literacy Award"
  • 2006 The Advent School Mona Hull Award for Education
  • 2007 Teen Voices' "Intergenerational Activist Award"
  • 2007 Charles Hamilton Houston Institute and the City of Boston's "Local Hero Award"
  • 2007 Roxbury Community College's "Community Service Award"
  • 2008 Roxbury Action Program's "In Sight Award"
  • 2008 Broadcasters Hall of Fame induction
  • 2009 Roxbury Collaborative's "Unsung Hero Award"
  • 2014 Berklee City Music's "Unsung Heroes Award"

Shaw has also been presented with awards by the Black Educator's Alliance of Massachusetts, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, The Boston Branch NAACP, The Boston Association of Black Journalists, The Irish Immigration Center, ABCD, Rosie’s Place, the Cambridge YWCA and other groups and organizations.

Shaw on receiving the City of Boston's African-American achievement award in 1996 by Mayor Thomas Menino: —

"I'm surprised, touched and teary about receiving this award," she added, "You can't be in this world alone; you have to stand up for what's right."

Notes

  1. "BC Honors Community Service Leaders". Boston College.
  2. Hubbard, Crystal. "Black, Irish Connection Celebrated." Bay State Banner: 1. Feb 22 1996. ProQuest. Web. 30 Jan. 2015 .
  3. "BC Honors Community Service Leaders". Boston College.
  4. "Sarah-Ann Shaw". The History Makers.
  5. "Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010". Community Change Inc.
  6. "Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010". Community Change Inc.
  7. Bourne, Kay. "Black Dance Recognized at Annual Topf Award Gala." Bay State Banner: 17. Oct 26 2000. ProQuest. Web. 30 Jan. 2015 .
  8. "Sarah-Ann Shaw, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 2010". Community Change Inc.
  9. Greaney, Aine. "Around & about Boston: IIC Honors Women at Annual Celebration." Irish Voice: 92. Mar 17 1998. ProQuest. Web. 30 Jan. 2015 .

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