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For anyone who grew up on after-school MTV, Ananda Lewis was the VJ with the easy laugh and serious interviewing chops. She jumped from BET’s Teen Summit to hosting Total Request Live, Hot Zone ...
Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact and undeniable legacy.
Katie Thurston has revealed how Ananda Lewis’ death has affected her own battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. The “Bachelorette” star, 34, took to her Boobie Broadcast channel over the weekend ...
Ananda Lewis was not only a powerful voice in the media industry, but she was also a very dedicated mother to her son, Langston. The trailblazing former MTV and BET host spent her final years ...
Ananda Lewis was a transformative figure for women of color in broadcast journalism and popular culture. When we don’t lead with her wins and her impact, we let cancer share the spotlight she ...
A pair of CNN stars are remembering MTV video jockey Ananda Lewis, who died earlier this week from breast cancer. Holding back tears, CNN anchor Sara Sidner told viewers this is "a story I didn't ...
Harry Smith shared 14-year-old Langston with Ananda Lewis, who passed away in June after a years-long battle with breast cancer. It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media ...