Shawnette Wilson
Shawnette Wilson is an Emmy award-winning journalist.
She is a general assignment reporter for FOX 29 and has served in many roles prior, including anchor of the early morning hours of Good Day Philadelphia and the former FOX 29 midday newscast.
Shawnette reports primarily weeknights for FOX 29 News at 10 p.m and 11 p.m.
She has covered major breaking news in Philadelphia, historic weather events, sports championships, and elections. She loves the fast pace of breaking news and has a passion for covering community stories, people making a difference where they live and giving a voice and support to families affected by tragedy.
She also enjoys long format news story-telling and has written and produced half-hour specials, some of them Emmy-nominated on child abductions, sextortion of children victimized by online predators, the heroin epidemic affecting young people and pregnant women, young convicted felons returning to society, male victims of domestic violence and homeless youth, to name a few.
Shawnette reports extensively on the gun violence crisis in our city and surrounding areas. Her community connections and dedication to helping youth, have earned her honors by many organizations. She has received awards such as the inaugural Harriet Tubman award from the Childhoods Lost Is Me Foundation and Urban Art Gallery, the Heart of Gold award by the Apologues Organization, a citation for support and positive coverage of community events against gun violence by The City of Dreams Coalition and Philadelphia City Councilmembers, an award for volunteerism involving youth victims of gun violence by the Super Heroes Against Gun Violence organization, Journalist of the year for positive coverage of youth from Positive Vibes Youth program of Millville New Jersey, the Black Excellence Award also from Positive Vibes youth mentorship organization, a community support award from The Blooming Roses organization for young girls of Bridgeton, NJ and the Icon Award from the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, among other accolades.
Shawnette began her career in Westminster, Maryland as an anchor/reporter and went on to work in markets including Atlanta, Georgia as a news assignment desk assistant between on-air jobs, Savannah, Georgia, as an anchor/reporter and Charlotte, North Carolina as an anchor/reporter.
She is a member of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Shawnette grew up in Baltimore County, Maryland.
She attended Morgan State University and is a graduate of Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus. Shawnette is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She loves mentoring young people, traveling, creative writing, music, and Broadway.
Shawnette is a member of a church in North Philadelphia.
The latest from Shawnette Wilson
Phillies bring HBCU culture to Citizens Bank Park with annual event, college fair
The Phillies hosted their third annual HBCU celebration at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, featuring a step show and college fair for more than 600 students.
Asbestos issues prompt Kensington High students to temporarily relocate to Austin Meehan
Kensington High School students start classes at Austin Meehan on Monday due to asbestos issues. Parents raised concerns at a district info meeting.
Philadelphia parents face higher school supply costs; local backpack giveaways help families
School supply costs are up about 11 percent. Backpack drives offer free supplies and clothes, giving some relief to Philly families.
Eugene Horsch investigation: Images of 2 deceased women found in home, police say
Images recovered from a hard drive found during the search of 44-year-old Eugene Horsch's Chew Avenue home show what investigators believe are the bodies of two women.
Cheltenham School District launches safety review after football hazing charges
Cheltenham school board addresses coach and player charges, vows safety review and appoints interim superintendent after resignation. Parents demand action.
Vigil held for business owner killed in Delaware road rage shooting
A vigil was held in Newark for Jason Paoletti, a business owner and motorcyclist who was shot and killed in an alleged road rage incident.
National Night Out brings police, neighbors together in Philly, South Jersey
National Night Out events were held across the country to promote safety and build positive relationships between law enforcement and communities.
Philadelphia judge overturns conviction in 2012 killing of Officer Moses Walker
A judge has overturned the murder conviction of Rafael Jones, who was convicted of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker, potentially leading to a new trial.
Philadelphia family holds balloon release for woman killed in hit-and-run
The family of Talyia Nesmith held a balloon release in her memory as police continue searching for the driver involved in her fatal hit-and-run.
Philadelphia City Council president canvasses Southwest after deadly hit-and-run
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson canvassed a Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood seeking information on a deadly hit-and-run that killed 29-year-old Talyia Nesmith.