Maureen Bunyan is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor at WJLA-TV ABC7.
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Breakthrough:Became one of the first African-American women to anchor a major evening newscast in a top U.S. market in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Maureen Bunyan
- Full Name: Maureen Bunyan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: Colleague of Gordon Peterson
- Current Role: Retired anchor
- Date of Birth: August 5, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Aruba
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Maureen Bunyan Age
Maureen Bunyan is about 81 years old as of 2026. Maureen Bunyan was born in 1945.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and Harvard University.
- Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Master's Degree
- Field of Study: Education
Career & Work
Maureen Bunyan's career includes news and reporting roles with WJLA-TV ABC7, a television station and WUSA-TV CBS9.
Organization: WJLA-TV ABC7
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1999–2017
Organization: WUSA-TV CBS9
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1973–1995
Details: Part of the legendary 'Gordon Peterson and Maureen Bunyan' anchor team.
Awards & Achievements
- Silver Circle Award — NATAS — Life-time contribution to broadcasting
Lesser Known Facts
- Bunyan is a co-founder of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Personal Information
- Full Name: Maureen Bunyan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 5, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: August 5
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Aruba
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Gordon Peterson(Colleague • Long-time co-anchor)
