“I can’t imagine loving any profession more,” she said of journalism. “And it’s a privilege I don’t take for granted.” Fatimah Ali
I am utterly surprised to report that one of today’s top journalist Fatimah Ali has passed away. According to an article via Philly.com the news was announced by local radio station 900AM WURD. Which Ali worked for. According to the station, the entire staff was shocked and saddened by this unexpected loss. Although, I never really tuned into her show I would often catch my aunt who was an avid fan of her morning show and is deeply saddened by this loss talk about just how awesome a woman Ali was. From time to time however, I would hear bits and pieces of segments from her show and found them rather thought provoking and enlightening.
It is with this in mind and the fact that she was a devoted part of the journalism community which has prompted me to reflect on her memory today. Also because she was a devoted family woman and activist which brings to life the theory I shared in a previous article about the craft of journalism and there still being true journalist left in the world.
Despite the fact that currently, there is no clarity as to how Ali died I felt that as nymph in the sea of budding journalists it is my duty to reflect on the life and legacy of those whose shoulders I stand on. Had it not be for women like Ali, Black women specifically speaking, I would not be able to do something as simple as post this blog or have studied the craft of journalism. So it isn’t with sadness or a confused heart that I write this blog but with honor and pride that I can say I’m following in the footsteps of a well respected, talented, loved woman….. My prayers are with her family in this time of grieving. http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20120125_Fatimah_Ali__56__Phila__journalist.htmlhttp:// There will be a tribute done to Ali Friday Morning by WURD, not sure of the time I’ll post a link to the site so that those interested can tune in http://tunein.com/radio/WURD-900-s23419/
By Candis Johnson
*GONE*
