Superb Woman: Dorothy Tucker

Dorothy Tucker knew she wanted to be a reporter since she was 16 years old when she was at Austin High School. Today she is an investigative reporter at WBBM-TV, where she has worked since 1984. She’s enjoyed stints at KWGN in Denver, WREG-TV in Memphis, KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, and she began her career at WMBD-TV. On Friday, August 20, she was re-elected president of the National Association of Black Journalists; winning 83% of the vote. A native Chicagoan, Dorothy majored in radio, television and film at Northwestern, where she graduated with a B.S. degree with honors. Passionate and committed, this award-winning journalist also worked for WVON-Radio in Chicago. She is a former member of the Northwestern Alumni Association and serves as a member of the Northwestern University Leadership Circle. A long-time member and board member of the NABJ- Chicago Chapter, Dorothy is a wife and mother enjoying the empty nester life, but that means NABJ gets more of her attention!