Meet Lisa Thomas-Laury

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate one of the FIRST African American TV journalists in the country, Lisa Thomas-Laury, whose legendary career spanned more than 4 decades. Hers is a story of unimaginable hurdles, perseverance, and purpose.

[@jaybaz67b30]

A Philadelphia Legend .

[@tamikabutler3829]

I grew up watching her she is definitely missed

[@phillygirl215_5]

I was just at Lankenau Hospital last night in the ER and thought of Lisa. We had children at the same time in October of 1982. I got up this morning and I was soooooo happy to hear your voice turned around and saw her doing a commercial. I was so happy to see her and she did a great job on that commercial!!! I had my first child at Lankenau hospital right around the same time as you. You look fantastic and I was proud to see you back!!!!!God Bless!!!!!!

[@phillygirl215_5]

This is a testimony that the curtains haven’t closed. I just saw Lisa do a commercial today and she did great on this commercial. She looks awesome and still reads very well!!!! She’s just in another chapter of her career!!!!What a wonderful thing it is to still have PLENTY of VALUE in YOU!!!!!!!!

[@lu845carpenter]

We miss you Lisa. You were part of the best team. God Bless

[@phillygirl215_5]

That’s right TRAILBLAZER!!!!!!Awesome story !!!

[@cynthiacynthia9892]

Class Act 💖

[@ritarizzo9317]

I remember being a little girl and thinking how beautiful she was!! She had gorgeous hazel eyes! I miss seeing her on my local news!

[@victorsmith8495]

She’s a good woman Hi Rita Nice to meet you

[@ritarizzo9317]

@@victorsmith8495 hi victor . Nice to meet you, too 😊

[@victorsmith8495]

Nice to meet too hope you don’t mind us having a personal private chat alone please kindly text me back in my email address [e-mail] have a wonderful weekend ahead and hope to hear from you soon

[@phillygirl215_5]

Value and interest!!!!

[@darrenrobinson9812]

Fortunately you had the had the financial stability to get the treatment that was necessary for you to sustain your health as well as your life. Blessings to you and your family on your endeavors after the curtains close, God bless and take care.

[@phillygirl215_5]

One of your sons had to turn 39 in October. That’s when I was on Lankenau

[@mysticaltyger2009]

She always was a class act. Her son is really cute, too, lol.

[@philaman1972]

Local icon!

[@an-tm3250]

A wonderful medical professional taught me that being dependent is not the same as being addicted. If you are around an addict, the difference is obvious.

[@lady_of_the_funk]

Lisa is the shit! She’s a definite trailblazer!

[@kornmaze]

Lisa's all that!

[@atanasiovinceformosa38]

What a Beautiful Woman !!!

[@dalejones107]

Where was monica malpass, why was she not included?

[@TheHamilton26]

Stop right there! No one thought you were Italian!