Asha Blake

Asha Blake (b.1961) is an Emmy award-winning journalist. She was the anchor of the 9:00 p.m. news on Denver's CW affiliate, KWGN but left the station in 2007 to return to Los Angeles. She was replaced by Vida Urbonas.

Blake began her career at KJCT in Grand Junction, Colorado. She also was an anchor at KNBC in Los Angeles and WDIV in Detroit. Blake also served as a reporter for KARE in Minneapolis and as an anchor/reporter for KTHV in Little Rock.

She was also the host of two syndicated programs, "Smart Gardening" and "Life Moments."

Blake may be best known for co-hosting NBC's "Later Today" with Florence Henderson and Jodi Applegate from 1999-2000. Before joining NBC, she served as an anchor for ABC's "World News Now", "World News This Morning" and "Good Morning America Sunday" as well as a reporter for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings.

Though born in South America, Blake grew up in Toronto and Minnesota. She received a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota Journalism School.

She has been actively involved with many charity organizations, including serving as a celebrity ambassador for UNICEF, volunteering for Make A Wish, and supporting Race For A Cure and Meals on Wheels. Following the 9/11 Attacks, Asha created and launched a public service website providing a free advance planning guide to help organize pertinent personal information in the event of an emergency. She is also writing a book version, "4My Emergency," to help families in crisis.

Asha is married to former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mark Dusbabek and has a daughter, Sasha. She has a passion for photography, rollerblading, and reading.

References

*http://cw2.trb.com/news/kwgn-newsteam-blake,0,5517558.story?coll=kwgn-home-utility
* [http://www.rediff.com/news/1999/jun/22us.htm Asha Blake To Co-Host A Major New Show] Rediff - June 22, 1999