
Tashanea Whitlow
Tashanea Whitlow is the cohost of Good Day Wakeup weekdays from 4:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
She is a former national dayside anchor for the Black News Channel (BNC), where the Boston native worked for nearly two years.
The dedicated journalist is a former general assignment reporter for CBS Boston, a station she grew up watching. While there, she distinguished herself as a critical part of the news team, earning the station several exclusives.
Her professional TV career started in western Massachusetts at WWLP - 22News, where she anchored weekend mornings. A career highlight, flying with the iconic Geico Skytypers, in their World War II-era planes, while holding a camera.
Tashanea has covered such events as: the riots after the death of George Floyd, the Coronavirus pandemic, and its impact on Black and Brown communities. She has interviewed everyone from Rick Ross to Dr. Fauci. Tashanea's commanding presence and relatable tone make her interviews memorable and her subjects comfortable.
A sought-after speaker, Tashanea was the announcer for the 123rd Boston Marathon, where she had the honor of motivating thousands of world-class runners as they stepped off the start line.
Tashanea earned her bachelor's degree from Emerson College in Boston. While there, she covered the 87th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where she interviewed Oscar winner James Lucas about the short film "The Phone Call." She is a board member of Roxbury Community College's Broadcast Media Technology program, a school she attended, where she helps implement new initiatives to reach students of color.
She enjoys ballroom dancing, traveling, and working out during her off time. She looks forward to learning and uncovering hidden gems within the city with the help of FOX 5 viewers.
The latest from Tashanea Whitlow
2nd Avenue subway Harlem extension due to open in 2032: What to know
There will be increased connections at the 125th St. Station, connecting with the number 4, 5 and 6 trains and Lexington Avenue, not to mention connections to the Metro-North, and M60 select bus service to LaGuardia Airport.
City considers extending smoking ban beyond NYC parks
The bill proposes expanding no-smoking zones to any NYC sidewalk that abuts a park or playground.
UnitedMasters platform seeks to give artists creative control, success without big labels
The pocket-size record label is connecting 1.9M users with record label services, brand partnerships and music distribution, through its digital platform.
From collapse to comeback: How Lebron James's son and Buffalo Bills safety beat the odds after cardiac arrest
What should you do if someone collapses in front of you and needs assistance?
'Mac Patty': This Queens deli is serving up a viral Caribbean-style sandwich
Joshua Dat made something foodies near and as far as Jamaica and the UK wait hours in line to taste.
Female Fight Club: Empowering Bronx women to conquer life's challenges through fitness
The female fight club in the Bronx gives women something to fight for.
'Options are limited,' Da Brat and wife Judy open up about their fertility journey
Da Brat, 49, underwent embryo transfer after several complications--even having a miscarriage. The couple is expecting a boy in July.
Actress hosts 'egg shower' parties for women interested in freezing their eggs
Actress Kellee Stewart says she was inspired to freeze her own eggs after a failed seven year relationship.
Shedding light on infertility and its challenges
National Infertility Awareness Week occurs from April 21 to 27 this year and is observed during the last week of April. Here at FOX 5 N.Y., we're shedding light on infertility and the challenges many people encounter in building their families.
Radio City Rockettes auditions: Tashanea Whitlow gives it a try
Auditions for the Radio City Rockettes have begun! FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow gave it a try.