As a Black female voice in media, Ananda Lewis’s impact broke many invisible barriers, challenging stereotypes and paving the ...

Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact ...

Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52. She became known in the '90s as a BET host and MTV VJ before launching her own TV ...

Lewis was known for hosting shows like “Total Request Live” and “Hot Zone” after she was hired as one of MTV’s VJs in 1997.

Ananda Lewis was a name that defined the MTV era, leaving a lasting mark on fans and culture. From Total Request Live to her ...

Ananda Lewis, an MTV VJ and talk show host, has died. She was 52. Lewis’ sister Lakshmi took to social media to share news of her death on Wednesday, June 11. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” ...

She did it all, impeccably,” writes Gideon Yago of his late former colleague, who died this week at the age of 52.

The MTV VJ was at peace with her decision to treat her cancer in a more holistic way instead of following her doctor’s advice ...

Ananda Lewis changed the face of Black media. In this moving tribute, the women she inspired—from journalists to cultural historians—remember her light, legacy, and impact.