Doris Biscoe, a pioneer for African American ladies TV journalists, died Friday at age 77. No trigger or location was given by WXYZ, which first reported her loss of life.
The station cited her profession as being “one of the vital seen Black broadcast journalists in Detroit, and all through America.”
Born in Washington, D.C., Biscoe was one of many few African American ladies in broadcasting when her profession started. She started in radio in Maryland, then led a public affairs program in Washington, D.C. She then relocated to Detroit for a job at 7 Motion Information in 1973.
Biscoe was a nightside reporter, ultimately graduating to anchoring the 6 PM night information. In 1995, she moved to anchoring the morning information.
Biscoe additionally hosted the “Be taught to Learn” program,” a weekly literacy program on the station geared toward kids.
She additionally performed a newscaster in 1987’s The Rosary Murders, starring Donald Sutherland, which was filmed in Detroit.
She additionally was a recipient of the Nationwide Affiliation of Tv Arts & Sciences Silver Circle award, which acknowledges distinguished service within the business for 25 years or extra.
No data on survivors was instantly obtainable.