About Me. Tashara Perker
WFAA Docu Story - About Me. Tashara Perker
About This Project
This docu-story introduces Tashara Parker, a bold and authentic journalist whose journey is shaped by resilience, family, and a commitment to inspiring others. Tashara shares her path from working in finance to pursuing journalism, becoming the first Black female evening news anchor at a station in Tyler, Texas, and later joining WFAA in Dallas.
Raised by young parents and adopted by her grandmother, Tashara’s story is one of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers as a first-generation college graduate. She emphasizes the importance of family, community, and using her platform to motivate and uplift others.
Tashara’s genuine personality shines through both on and off camera, and she encourages viewers to excel, do good work, and treat people right, reminding everyone that they are placed where they are for a reason.
Raised by young parents and adopted by her grandmother, Tashara’s story is one of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers as a first-generation college graduate. She emphasizes the importance of family, community, and using her platform to motivate and uplift others.
Tashara’s genuine personality shines through both on and off camera, and she encourages viewers to excel, do good work, and treat people right, reminding everyone that they are placed where they are for a reason.
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