Trailblazing Journalist Belva Davis Dies at 92
Belva Davis, widely regarded as the first Black female television reporter in the western United States and a pioneering figure in American broadcast journalism, died on September 24, 2025 at age 92. CBS News published an archival 'Sunday Morning' profile (aired Feb. 26, 2023, reported by Bill Whitaker) reflecting on Davis’s career and legacy documenting her role breaking barriers in TV news across the U.S. West.
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📌 Key Facts
- Belva Davis died on September 24, 2025 at age 92.
- She is believed to be the first Black female TV reporter in the western United States.
- CBS News aired a 'Sunday Morning' profile of Davis on Feb. 26, 2023, produced/hosted by Bill Whitaker.