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Veteran Anchor Pat Harvey Honored for Trailblazing Career in Local News
13 Nov
Summary
- Veteran anchor Pat Harvey reflects on changes in news and Southern California over her 40-year career
- Diversity in government and business power structures has steadily increased
- Variety's Angelique Jackson also recognized for excellence in entertainment journalism
On November 13, 2025, veteran Los Angeles news anchor Pat Harvey is being honored by the National Association of Black Journalists Los Angeles for her decades-long career. In a recent interview, Harvey reflects on the significant changes she has witnessed in the news industry and Southern California over the past 40 years.
Harvey notes that the region's demographics have shifted dramatically since she first took the anchor desk, leading to changes in neighborhoods and communities. She also observes that the power structures of government and business have become more diverse, with the election of the city's first Black woman mayor, Karen Bass, and more female journalists rising to leadership roles.
Alongside Harvey, Variety's own Angelique Jackson is also being recognized by NABJLA for her excellence in entertainment journalism. The awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of these trailblazing media professionals who have shaped the evolving landscape of news and storytelling in Southern California.
