Merri Dee (October 30, 1936-present) - As the Community Relations Manager at WGN in Chicago since 1984, Dee is able to leverage her experience as a journalist for the benefit of community organizations doing the work that has become her life's focus. Dee started in radio in 1966 and quickly moved to television in 1968. She hosted her own talk show on several stations before moving to WGN where she became one of the first African-American women to anchor a Chicago newscast. In 1984 she moved into her current position of dedicate more time important causes. She is frequently honored for her dedication and success in promoting adoption and child welfare issues.