Andrea Roane
Andrea Roane | |
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| Born | October 5, 1949 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education | University of New Orleans (BA, MA) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television newscaster |
| Years active | 1975-2018 (news) |
| Employer | WUSA |
| Known for | News anchor |
| Notable work | "Buddy Check 9" breast cancer awareness program |
| Spouse | Michael Skehan |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Frederic and Ethel Roane |
| Awards | Emmy Awards, Gracie Awards |
Andrea Roane (born October 5, 1949) is a former American newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 television in Washington, DC.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Andrea Roane was born on October 5, 1949. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from the Xavier University Preparatory School. In 1971, she obtained a B.A. in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in New Orleans (now the University of New Orleans), followed by an M.A. in Drama & Communications in 1973.[1][2][5]
Career
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In 1971, Roane worked as a middle and high school teacher of English. In 1975, she became education reporter for public television station WYES, hosted a weekly magazine show, and became project director of a federally funded education show. In 1976, she worked for CBS affiliate WWL-TV. In 1978, she returned to WYES and then moved to Washington, D.C.[1][2][3][5]
In 1979, Roane became host and chief correspondent for Metro Week in Review at public television station WETA.[1][2]
In 1981, Roane moved to CBS-affiliate WUSA as Sunday evening and weekday morning anchor. Over the years, she anchored morning, afternoon, and late night news programs. She also served as health reporter.[1][2][5][6] Local news including The Washington Post'' have covered her career throughout.[7][8][9][10]
On April 25, 2018, Roane announced that she would retire from the news business as of July 31, 2018.[11]
Personal life
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Roane married Michael Skehan; they have two children,[4][5] daughter Alicia [12]and son Andrew.[13]
In 1993, Roane started a DC-based breast cancer awareness program "Buddy Check 9."[1][3][5][6]
Roane has played an active role in community services, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Community and Friends Board, Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council, and the National Museum of Women In The Arts, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Health Disparities Initiative, the National Catholic Education Association Board, and the Catholic University of America, and the Women's Forum of Washington.[1][3][4][5][6]
Honors and awards
[edit]- Dame of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[1]
- Lifetime members of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women[1]
- Emmy Awards[1][4][6]
- Gracie Awards[1][4]
- 2006: "Washingtonians of the Year" of Washingtonian Magazine[1][4]
- Community Service Award of Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation[1]
- 2010: Rebecca Lipkin Honoree for Media Distinction by Susan G. Komen For the Cure[1]
- 2012: Faith Does Justice Award from Catholic Charities[1]
- 2014: DC Hall of Fame[4]
- 2015: Board of Governors Award by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Andrea Roane". The History Makers. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Andrea Roane". Marathi TV. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d "2006 Washingtonians of the Year: Andrea Roane". Washingtonian Magazine. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Andrea Roane" (PDF). Association for the Study of African American Life and History). 30 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Andrea Roane". John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Andrea Roane". WUSA Channel 9. Retrieved 12 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Maureen Bunyan Quits Channel 9". The Washington Post. 12 December 1995. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "WUSA's Roane Moving Off The 6 O'Clock Anchor Desk". The Washington Post. 13 May 2000. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Turmoil Continues at WUSA As News Director Is Booted". The Washington Post. 2 August 2004. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Firmly Anchored". The Washington Post. 30 July 2006. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "WUSA 9 Anchor Andrea Roane Announces Retirement During EPIC Awards". Montgomery County Media. 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ https://x.com/abuddy/status/729276074463465474
- ^ https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/andrea-roane
External sources
[edit]- "Andrea Roane". WUSA Channel 9. Retrieved 12 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- "Andrea Roane". C-SPAN. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- "Andrea Roane". The History Makers. Retrieved 12 June 2018. (January 27, 2014)
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- American women television journalists
- 1949 births
- Living people
- Journalists from Louisiana
- Television anchors from New Orleans
- Television anchors from Washington, D.C.
- University of New Orleans alumni
- 20th-century American women journalists
- 20th-century American journalists
- 21st-century American women journalists
- 21st-century American journalists
- African-American Catholics
- 20th-century African-American women
- 20th-century African-American people
- 21st-century African-American women
- 21st-century African-American people