Danita Harris joined the 3News team in April 2024 as an anchor on 3News' GO! morning show. She will co-anchor GO! alongside Dave Chudowsky and Senior Meteorologist Matt Wintz every weekday from 5am to 7am.
Danita comes to 3News after a brief retirement from another broadcast station in town having had a storied and successful career at the ABC affiliate.
“I've been given such a great opportunity to work in television because it connects me to people. Here at 3News, they're already doing that. They have great journalism and a deep commitment to community, to making a difference in people's lives. It aligns with who I am as a person. It is my passion, it is my profession, and it is my purpose. And I can't think of a better place to do it than right here at WKYC.”’ Harris says.
A native of Chester, PA and graduate of the University of Maryland, Danita has worked at WJLA in Washington D.C. and Black Entertainment Television. Among her many professional accolades are numerous Emmy Awards, a prestigious Edward R. Murrow award, and being inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She is a recipient of many other notable honors including the Chuck Heaton Ward from The Press Club of Cleveland and being included in the “HistoryMakers Collection” at the Library of Congress.
In addition to her calling as a journalist, Danita is devoted to encouraging and empowering women, men, and children through her ministry as an ordained reverend. Danita’s spiritual faith is the foundation of her initiative, “It’s Your Time to S.H.I.N.E.,” a successful non-profit that was founded in 2016 to help others ‘find their divine light within.’
In her spare time, she loves listening to jazz and gospel music. One of Danita’s greatest blessings is her son Chase. He is an answered prayer and a testament of God’s faithfulness to her.