Lori Stokes Biography
Lori Stokes is a skilled American journalist currently working at WNYW-FOX 5 as an Anchor. She joined News in 2017 and anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. news.
Lori Stokes Age
Lori was born on September 16, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
Lori Stokes Height And Weight
She stands on an average height of 5 Feet 5 inches and weighs around 65kgs.
Lori Stokes Family
She is the daughter of Louis Stokes and Jay Stokes. Lori’s father was an attorney, civil rights pioneer, as well as a politician. Lori experienced her childhood along with siblings, Angela R. a former Cleveland Municipal Court judge who served from 1995 through 2015, Chuck a journalist with WXYZ-TV in Detroit, and Shelley Stokes-Hammond. Her uncle, Carl B. Stokes, was the first African American mayor of a large American city. Lori is the granddaughter of Louise (née Stone) and Charles Stoke.
Lori Stokes Husband
She was married to Brian Thompson. Brian is a vastly recognized actor known for his portrayal in The Terminator film. The duo shares two daughters together namely Nicolette and Alexandra Thompson. Later on, the couple divorced and parted ways because of irreconcilable differences.
Lori Stokes Children
Stokes and her ex-husband Brian Thompson share two daughters together namely Nicolette and Alexandra Thompson
Lori Stokes Education
She attended and graduated from Howard University and Ohio State University. Stokes currently serves on the Governing Board of Directors for the International Spy Museum. She is an active member of Jack and Jill of America, founded in 1938 under the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas.
Lori Stokes FOX 5
Most recently, Stokes worked as co-anchor of “Eyewitness News This Morning” at WABC, where she worked for the past 17 years. Before joining WABC, Stokes served at MSNBC/NBC. Where she reported for “NBC Nightly News Weekend” and anchored for “NBC Sunrise” and “Weekend Today Show. Previously, she reported for ABC affiliate WJLA-TV in Washington, DC where she served as an evening anchor at six and 11 o’clock.
In September 2001, she was honored with the George P. Foster Peabody Award for her coverage of the World Trade Center attack and received the 2003 Congressional Black Caucus Celebration of Leadership Award for her civic service and her status as a positive role model. In addition, The New York City Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence recently honored Stokes for her entire body of work and her extensive community outreach efforts.
She attended and graduated from Howard University and Ohio State University. Stokes currently serves on the Governing Board of Directors for the International Spy Museum. She is an active member of Jack and Jill of America, founded in 1938 under the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas.
Furthermore, she serves as a member of the board of trustees at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical in Paterson, New Jersey.
Lori Stokes Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $ 56,000 – $ 135,500
Lori Stokes Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $ 5 Million dollars.