About Me
Charisse Gibson
Charisse Gibson is a National Edward R. Murrow and Emmy award-winning Journalist, Producer, and Evening News Anchor at WWL-TV in New Orleans. A trusted, authoritative voice in local and national journalism, she is recognized for her deeply reported storytelling, compelling on-air presence, and unwavering commitment to amplifying underrepresented communities.
A New Orleans native, Charisse brings both lived experience and reporting expertise to her work. Her journalism spans a wide range of topics including social justice, culture, education, immigration, consumer issues, and community concerns, reflecting her strength as a multifaceted journalist who can tackle complex subjects with clarity and depth. She has earned numerous accolades for contextualizing difficult issues and elevating voices often left out of traditional news coverage.
Her signature reporting projects, including Treme: Death of a Neighborhood, Survival of a Culture, Victims of Progress, and The Story Behind the Standoff, explore pivotal moments in American history through the lens of marginalized groups. Whether addressing federal immigration policies, rising consumer costs, neighborhood displacement, or local equity issues, Charisse’s work consistently blends historical insight with community-centered storytelling.
At the anchor desk, Charisse is known for her poise and leadership, guiding WWL’s Louisiana news team through breaking news, hurricanes, political coverage, and long-form conversations. She also develops community-focused programming that drives critical dialogue. Her documentary and roundtable project, Wounded City, convened elected officials, educators, and first responders to confront the root causes of crime and public safety challenges in New Orleans.
Her groundbreaking series The Talk: A Hard Conversation About Race in America earned both regional and national Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the first project to receive this distinction, and inspired community members to launch a nonprofit dedicated to continued dialogue and action.
Outside the newsroom, Charisse is a vocal advocate for diversity in media and the need for inclusive representation in newsrooms. She is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and was elected President of the New Orleans Association of Black Journalists in 2022.
A proud HBCU graduate of Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Charisse is also a devoted aunt, dog mom, and engaged community member.
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