June 4, 2014: TV Newser: Robin Roberts to Receive 2014 Cronkite Award
Robin Roberts is the 2014 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Arizona State University announced today.
Robin Roberts is the 2014 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Arizona State University announced today.
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May 22, 2014: Capital New York: Robin Roberts on the Barbara Walters sorority
At the taping of Barbara Walters’ final episode of "The View," which aired last Friday, “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts was one among a couple dozen women gathered. Apr 16, 2014: The Grio: Robin Roberts on backlash to her coming out: ‘You gotta live your life’
Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts is speaking out about the backlash she received after telling the world she was in a long-term lesbian relationship. 
.Dec 31, 2013: Kimberly McLeod, in an op-ed published in Ebony Magazine wrote this about Robin Roberts: "In the moving end-of-year Facebook message, Roberts thanked the fans and loved ones that have supported her during a challenging year. There was no parade, glitter or unicorns. She didn’t “come out” as so many media outlets immediately reported. In a subtle sentence in a thank you note, almost as mundane as a to-do list or as uneventful as taking out the trash, she let the rest of the world be privy to part of her personal life and identity." McLeod is editor-in-chief of ELIXHER, a bi-annual magazine for Black lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women.
Dec 30, 2013: E Online: Robin Roberts' Girlfriend: 8 Things to Know About Amber Laign
An ABC spokesperson confirmed to E! News that Roberts has been in a 10 year same-sex relationship with Laign, who is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in working with people recovering from injuries. Dec 30, 2013: On Top Magazine: Ellen DeGeneres, Michelle Obama, Thomas Roberts Congratulate Robin Roberts On Coming Out
On Sunday, the 53-year-old Roberts, a co-host of ABC's Good Morning America, publicly acknowledged for the first time that she is in a relationship with girlfriend Amber Laign. 
..Dec 30, 2013: Good Morning America's Robin Roberts announced in a Facebook page post thanking her "longtime girlfriend" for providing encouragement during Roberts' battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood and bone marrow disease. Michelle Obama tweeted her support to Robin on Twitter: "I am so happy for you and Amber! You continue to make us all proud." This is Robin's first public acknowledgement of her 10-year, same-sex relationship with massage therapist Amber Laign.
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.Dec 26, 2013: Inside sources reveal that ABC's "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts has renewed her contract for 5 years. Her salary? $20 million a year. A few days ago I reported that Katie Couric was getting $20 million a year for her talk show for her ABC talk show. If you are making an issue out of how many politicians are out of touch with the real working people because they make such an extravagant salary, you should also note that many of the talking-head pundits also make more many than many of us will see in a life time while also claiming they "understand."
May 22, 2013: Chicago Sun Times: Robin Roberts memoir coming
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, who has shared her life-threatening battles with both breast cancer and a rare blood disorder with millions of TV viewers, will write a memoir, set for release from Grand Central Publishing in April 2014.
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, who has shared her life-threatening battles with both breast cancer and a rare blood disorder with millions of TV viewers, will write a memoir, set for release from Grand Central Publishing in April 2014.
Apr 18, 2013: New York Post: 'GMA' host Robin Roberts hospitalized again
Robin Roberts spent two days in the hospital fighting off an infection as part of her recuperation from a rare blood disease, and is off "Good Morning America" this week to rest.
Robin Roberts spent two days in the hospital fighting off an infection as part of her recuperation from a rare blood disease, and is off "Good Morning America" this week to rest.
July 6, 2008: New York Daily News: Robin Roberts calls Diane Sawyer her champ in cancer battle
"Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts says she never would have beaten breast cancer without the support of "sister" Diane Sawyer.
"Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts says she never would have beaten breast cancer without the support of "sister" Diane Sawyer.
Roberts began her career in 1983 as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1984, she moved to WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi. In 1986, she was sports anchor and reporter for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. She was also a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1988 to 1990. She was also a radio host for radio station V-103 while in Atlanta. ESPN and ABC News She joined ESPN as a sportscaster in February 1990, where she stayed until 2005. She became well known on Sportscenter for her catchphrase, "Go on with your bad self!" Roberts began to work for ABC News, specifically as a featured reporter, for Good Morning America in June 1995.
In 2001, Roberts received the Mel Greenberg Media Award, presented by the WBCA. For many years, Roberts worked at both ESPN and Good Morning America, contributing to both programs. During that time, she served primarily as the news anchor at GMA. In 2005, Roberts was promoted to co-anchor of Good Morning America. In December 2009, Roberts was joined by George Stephanopoulos as co-anchor of GMA after Diane Sawyer left to anchor ABC World News. Under their partnership, the Roberts-Stephanopoulos team led Good Morning America back to the top of the ratings; the program became the number-one morning show again in April 2012, beating NBC's Today, which had held the top spot for the last 16 years. In the fall of 2005, Roberts anchored a series of emotional reports from the Mississippi Gulf Coast after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina; her hometown of Pass Christian was especially hard hit, with her old high school completely reduced to rubble. On February 22, 2009, Roberts hosted the Academy Awards preshow for ABC, and did so again in 2011. Roberts has earned three Emmy Awards for her sportscasting work at ESPN.
In 2010, Roberts guest starred on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, appearing in season 4, episode 10, "Can You See the Real Me?". Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) is interviewed by Roberts after revealing she is Hannah Montana. Miley discusses her double life and relives some of her most memorable moments about her friends, her family, her dating life, and how she was able to manage two lives. On May 30, 2010, Roberts drove the Pace Car for the 2010 Indianapolis 500. Roberts was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Hall's class of 2012 for her contributions to and impact on the game of women's basketball through her broadcasting work and play.
Roberts documented the treatment she underwent for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) a rare disease that attacks the blood and bone marrow. The program was called Robin Roberts' Journey and aired on ABC's 20/20 on February 22, 2012. Roberts received a 2012 Peabody Award for the program. The Peabody winner's citation credits her for "allowing her network to document and build a public service campaign around her battle with rare disease" and "inspir[ing] hundreds of potential bone marrow donors to register and heighten[ing] awareness of the need for even more donors."
In 2001, Roberts received the Mel Greenberg Media Award, presented by the WBCA. For many years, Roberts worked at both ESPN and Good Morning America, contributing to both programs. During that time, she served primarily as the news anchor at GMA. In 2005, Roberts was promoted to co-anchor of Good Morning America. In December 2009, Roberts was joined by George Stephanopoulos as co-anchor of GMA after Diane Sawyer left to anchor ABC World News. Under their partnership, the Roberts-Stephanopoulos team led Good Morning America back to the top of the ratings; the program became the number-one morning show again in April 2012, beating NBC's Today, which had held the top spot for the last 16 years. In the fall of 2005, Roberts anchored a series of emotional reports from the Mississippi Gulf Coast after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina; her hometown of Pass Christian was especially hard hit, with her old high school completely reduced to rubble. On February 22, 2009, Roberts hosted the Academy Awards preshow for ABC, and did so again in 2011. Roberts has earned three Emmy Awards for her sportscasting work at ESPN.
In 2010, Roberts guest starred on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, appearing in season 4, episode 10, "Can You See the Real Me?". Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) is interviewed by Roberts after revealing she is Hannah Montana. Miley discusses her double life and relives some of her most memorable moments about her friends, her family, her dating life, and how she was able to manage two lives. On May 30, 2010, Roberts drove the Pace Car for the 2010 Indianapolis 500. Roberts was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Hall's class of 2012 for her contributions to and impact on the game of women's basketball through her broadcasting work and play.
Roberts documented the treatment she underwent for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) a rare disease that attacks the blood and bone marrow. The program was called Robin Roberts' Journey and aired on ABC's 20/20 on February 22, 2012. Roberts received a 2012 Peabody Award for the program. The Peabody winner's citation credits her for "allowing her network to document and build a public service campaign around her battle with rare disease" and "inspir[ing] hundreds of potential bone marrow donors to register and heighten[ing] awareness of the need for even more donors."
