NABJ Remembers Chauncy Glover: A Champion for Youth, Community, and Compassionate Storytelling

NABJ mourns the loss of beloved news anchor Chauncy Glover, who was honored with the NABJ Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award in 2016 for his impact beyond journalism. Known nationally as a champion for mentoring youth and reinvesting in communities, Glover was also a past recipient of NABJ’s Salute to Excellence Award.

Glover, 39, passed Tuesday, prompting NABJ members worldwide to share how the three-time Emmy Award winner touched their lives and the communities he served.

“A kind soul,” “great encourager and mentor,” “inspiration,” “community servant,” “man of faith,” “real-life hero,” and “stellar journalist” are just some of the ways he is being remembered.

A beloved anchor at KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover was a trailblazer. Before joining the CBS News station, he made history in Houston as KTRK ABC-13’s first Black male main evening anchor in 2018.

“He was a bright light not only in Houston newsrooms but in the community as a whole,” said Nakia Cooper, president of the Houston Association of Black Journalists. “We loved his smile, his impeccable style, and his huge, giving heart most of all. Chauncy was dedicated to mentoring young men and went above and beyond to change lives. He will be truly missed and live in our hearts forever.”

Glover was known for his compelling and compassionate storytelling. His coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown included an exclusive interview with a teacher who was in the next classroom during the tragedy, bringing viewers a closer look at the devastating impact of gun violence.

Nationally recognized for his transformative mentorship program, “The Chauncy Glover Project,” he prepared young men for success in life. Through hands-on mentoring, the program equipped teenage boys with essential skills like professional attire, etiquette, college preparation, tutoring, public speaking, and community involvement. Under his leadership, CGP has helped over 350 young men of color pursue a college education and positively impacted the lives of more than 1,000 youth.

Glover’s dedication to mentoring earned recognition from President Barack Obama and the My Brother’s Keeper initiative. In addition to being a shining light in journalism and philanthropy, he was also an off-Broadway actor and had the honor of singing at the funeral of Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks.

 His legacy lives on in every life he touched.