Antwan Lewis
Antwan Lewis is a general assignment reporter. Lewis joined FOX 5 News in 2010.
Lewis most recently served for three years as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WGN-TV in Chicago.
Prior to that, he spent four years as a reporter and fill-in anchor for KTVK-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. Before that, Lewis held a variety of positions at WTKR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia, starting as an intern and working his way up to a reporter.
Lewis is involved in various children's charities and works closely with the visually impaired. He is an active supporter of the UNCF and has been honored by the National Association of Black Journalists.
Lewis has been awarded four Emmys and has nine additional nominations.
A graduate of Norfolk State University, Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Journalism, as well as a Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Regent University. He resides in New York City.
The latest from Antwan Lewis
For Riverside Church, social justice is part of the gospel | The Black Church
The Riverside Church — a towering presence in Upper Manhattan — welcomes people of all faiths to do the work of the gospel. A big part of that has always been promoting social justice.
Mother AME Zion Church reopens after 2 years | The Black Church
Founded In 1796, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is recognized as the oldest Black church in the city. Two after closing its doors due to the pandemic, the historic church has reopened for in-person services.
9/11 Tribute Museum to close permanently
The 9/11 Tribute Museum in Lower Manhattan is preparing to close its doors for good unless it gets financial help due to a sharp decline in visitors and revenue due to the pandemic.
Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
NYC rents continue to rise
StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.
Black comic book writers break through | The Color of Comics
Two veterans of major comic book titles reflect on what it was like to break into the industry as Black writers.
Newark high schoolers get training, stipend to become teachers one day
Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.
Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records, label that launched him
Snoop Dogg has purchased Death Row Records — the label that actually launched his career. Snoop vows to make Death Row relevant once more. The unreleased material from Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop himself could be a gold mine.
Michelle Go murder: Subway safety concerns after shocking attack
Many straphangers are experiencing anxiety about traveling on the subway after a series of violent incidents over the last few months.
Harlem's 4 West Lounge welcomes all | Black Entrepreneurs
4 West Lounge in Harlem is one of the newest additions to the New York City social scene. The Black- and gay-owned lounge has had a tremendous reception since it opened in August.