Lester Strong

Lester Strong (born Lester Franklin Strong, circa 1949) was a reporter and news anchor at WHDH-TV from June 1984 until 2000. He was also the host of a public affairs show called Urban Update.

Personal life

A native of Braddock, Pennsylvania, Strong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina.

On July 16, 2006, Strong married Patrice Courtney.

Broadcast career

Prior to his tenure at WHDH, he was the morning and noon news anchor at WSB-TV in Atlanta. His other positions included executive producer and special projects director. He was community affairs director from January 1975 until June 1977,

Recognition In February 1994, he was awarded the William A. Hinton Award by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for "outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to educating the public on health and medical issues." He won four Georgia Emmys for public affairs programs. He executive produced a documentary that won an NATPE Iris award in 1982. He received a Presidential commendation in 1982 for "WSB on the Job", In 1987, he was honored as a black achiever by the Greater Boston YMCA.