03/25/2024
Sarah-Ann Shaw (November 6, 1933 – March 21, 2024) was an American journalist and television reporter with WBZ-TV from 1969 to 2000. Shaw was born in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, to parents involved in the community.
She was best known as the first female African-American reporter to be televised in Boston. Shaw was also known for her presence in civil rights movements and as a volunteer in education programs. Her recognition was widespread, including awards from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Rosie's Place, the Museum of Afro-American History, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD).