Hosea Sanders Biography
Hosea Sanders is an American Emmy Award-winning news anchor currently working for ABC7 Chicago. He plays a major role at ABC 7, both in the news and programming areas.
He is as well the main contributor to the Chicago Proud series of stories that give voice to everyday Chicago area heroes. Hosea as well covers key disability-related news on the weekend news called “Celebrating Ability.” His reporting on the disability beat was lauded in information published in the Columbia Journalism Review.
Hosea Sanders, Age
Sanders was born on 12th July 1957. He was raised in Arkadelphia where his mother was the vice mayor for 21 years. He is 66 years old currently in 2023.
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Hosea Sanders Education
Hosea attended Henderson State University and graduated, although his subject preference is not known. Hosea is currently associated with many youth education programs such as the NAACP Mentoring Program, the Chicago Public Schools Mentoring Program, and the Alpha Phi Alpha Big Brothers.
Hosea Sanders Height
Sanders stands at an average height, though he has not disclosed his exact height in public, the details to be updated as soon as his body measurements are confirmed.
Hosea Sanders Family/Parents
Sanders likes keeping his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. He grew up together with his four younger sisters and brothers.
Hosea Sanders Wife
Sanders is very secretive about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. Additionally, there are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone, therefore details about his marital status to be updated once confirmed
Hosea Sanders Children
Sanders has not disclosed information on whether he has children or not, but more details to be updated once confirmed.
Hosea Sanders ABC7
On the programming side, he hosts ABC 7’s Emmy Award-winning series, Heart & Soul, which showcases Chicago’s vibrant African American community. Hosea as well helps host one of the highest-rated local shows in Chicago, the popular New Year’s Eve special, Countdown Chicago, and also ABC 7’s Bud Billiken Parade broadcast, celebrating a summer tradition in the African American community which is known as one of the biggest parades of its kind in the country.
Besides, he is also one of the on-air faces representing important station initiatives, including the food drive done in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the ABC 7/The American Red Cross Great Chicago Blood Drive.
Before joining ABC7, Sanders worked at TV stations in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. He has won and received 14 Emmy Awards, gaining honors for entertainment reporting, spot news, news writing, programming, live coverage, and overall news achievement.
Hosea has earned more than 100 awards throughout his career from various civic, churches, and community organizations for his community service. A nationally sought-after motivational speaker, He has served with several groups, mentoring young people in Chicago. Hosea as well as enjoys volunteering and speaking with local senior citizens.
Hosea is active in the Alpha Phi Alpha Big Brothers program, the NAACP Mentoring Program, and the Chicago Public Schools Mentoring Program. He is also a member of the Chicago Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Hosea Sanders Salary
Sanders earns an estimated annual salary ranging from $52,335 to $88,566. However, details about the exact amount of salary he earns is currently not available.
Hosea Sanders Net Worth
Sanders has an estimated net worth of around $ 1 million- $ 5 million, which he has accrued from his successful career as a news anchor.