Hosea Sanders Biography
Hosea Sanders is an American fourteen-time Emmy ward-winning anchor who is currently working at ABC 7. He serves as the co-anchor of “Eyewitness News on The U” which airs on weeknights at 7 pm on WCIU-TV. In addition to him playing a major role in the news department, he also plays a major role in the programming areas. Furthermore, during the weekends he covers disability-related stories on “Celebrating Ability.”
Hosea Sanders Career
Sanders plays an important role in ABC 7 both in the news and programming areas. He covers key disability-related stories on the weekend news called “Celebrating Ability” which was lauded in a story published in the Columbia Journalism Review. Sanders is the main contributor to the Chicago Proud series of stories that give voice to everyday Chicago and heroes.
In addition, sanders host ABC 7’s Emmy Award-winning series, Heart and Soul which showcases Chicago’s vibrant African community. and also helps host one of the highest-rated local shows in Chicago the popular New Year’s special. Countdown Chicago, as well as ABC 7’s Bud Billiken Parade broadcast, celebrates a summer tradition in the African American community which is one of the biggest parades of its kind in the country. Sanders is also one of the on-air faces representing important station initiatives including the ABC 7/The American Red Cross Great Chicago Blood Drive and the food drive was done in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Sanders previously served at TV stations in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. He has won 14 Emmy Awards, gaining honors for live coverage,spot-news entertainment reporting, news writing, programming, and overall news achievement. Sanders has achieved more than 100 awards throughout his career from numerous churches, and civic and community organizations for his community services.
Sanders has mentored young people in Chicago and enjoys volunteering and speaking with local senior citizens as a motivational speaker nationally. He is active in the Alpha Phi Alpha Big Brothers program, the Chicago Public Schools Mentoring Program, and the NAACP Mentoring Program. Also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Chicago Association of Black Journalists, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Hosea Sanders Salary
Sanders earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Hosea Sanders Net Worth
Sanders has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as an anchor.
Hosea Sanders Age
Sanders is 65 years old as of 2022. He was born on July 12, 1957, in the United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 12th of July every year.
Hosea Sanders Height and Weight
Sanders has not disclosed his height and weight. However, this information will be updated when available.
Hosea Sanders ABC 7 Chicago
Some of Sander’s ABC 7 Chicago colleges include;
- Larry Mowry
- Tracy Butler
- Roz Varon
- Phil Schwarz
- Karen Jordan
- Tanja Babich
- Hosea Sanders
- Jim Rose
- Cheryl Scott
Hosea Sanders Family
Sanders likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parent nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Hosea Sanders Wife and Children
Sanders has not disclosed his relationship status as he is very private with his personal life. However, this information will be updated when available.
Hosea Sanders Social Media Platform
Sanders is very active on his Instagram, and Facebook page and he has 1k followers on Instagram and 28K followers on Facebook.