“Speak Now” is a series that highlights the stories and identities of our employees at the NBC Boston Stations.
Our Discovering Black Heritage edition shares the stories and experiences of our Black employees.
Aaliyah Covington
Director Aaliyah Covington talks about why diversity is important on air and behind the scenes, and what it means to be a Black woman in TV.
Glenn Jones
NBC10 Boston anchor Glenn Jones talks about his own journey to break into journalism and what inspired him along the way.
Tevin Wooten
Meteorologist Tevin Wooten talks about representation, what needs to be done better, and how he uses his position to remind others that "if you see it, you can be it."
Rachel McKnight
Producer Rachel McKnight talks about the importance of representation in everything from news media to the Rugrats, how she was inspired by Latoyia Edwards and her braids, and how she uses her perspective to bring empathy to the news.
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Kwani Lunis
Digital correspondent Kwani Lunis share about breaking barriers, how watching successful Black journalists gave her hope for her own pursuits, and the pride she feels in connecting with Bostonians in her work.
Nico Montiero-Campbell
Production Specialist Nico Montiero-Campbell shares how his father used to take him to work and how those moments became inspiration for his own career, Black joy, and celebrating his coworkers.
Latoyia Edwards
NBC10 Boston Anchor Latoyia Edwards shares the importance of her braids and the support she got to wear them on air, showing up for the next generation, and sharing Black joy.
Amina Smith
NBC Sports Boston host Amina Smith talks about how a void of Black women in media pushed her to pursue a career, showing up as her true self, and growing more comfortable in the space she's carved out for herself.
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Cory Smith
NBC10 Boston anchor Cory Smith talks about highlighting stories from the Black community, focusing on people who make a difference, and what he sees as his responsibility as a Black journalist.
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