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.

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 ...

Ananda Lewis had one dying wish before her heartbreaking passing. Lakshmi Emory, Lewis’ sister, said that the former MTV video jockey hoped to live long enough to make it to her 14-year-old son ...

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 ...

The passing of Ananda Lewis has been felt throughout the industry, with CNN correspondents — and Ananda’s good friends — Stephanie Elam and Sara Sidner, taking to the air Thursday (June 12 ...