WDAM had been the same station her sister, Sally-Ann, had worked at as well.
From Mississippi, Roberts moved to bigger cities, still staying true to her passion for covering sports.
By accepting this position, Roberts became ESPN’s first Black anchorwoman.
This wouldn’t be the only time she broke racial boundaries, either.
In 2021, Roberts became the first Black, and first openly gay, “Jeopardy!”
host (viaThe Sun).
Quickly following her reporting,ABClaunched the “GMA Gets It Done” initiative.
She was also inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
