Bakari Savage

Bakari Savage is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in journalism and public relations. Currently serving as a National Board Member for CNIB since September 2023, Savage boasts a prominent role as an Anchor/Reporter for Bell Media (CP24) since July 2021. Previous roles include being a '20-'21 Carter Center Fellow at The Carter Center, and serving as a #newsie for Good Day Alabama at WBRC FOX6 News from March 2017 to July 2021. Earlier experiences include anchoring and reporting for WJXT, FOX 46 Carolinas, and News 13 Orlando, where significant stories included the Trayvon Martin case. Savage began a career in media with reporting positions at KARK-TV and KNOE-TV, and also held an account management role at PR Newswire/United Business Media. Academic credentials include a degree from the University of Minnesota, obtained between 1998 and 2002.