2018 FAMU grad receives Emmy Award for reporting excellence

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Angelicia Bruton, a 2018 broadcast journalism graduate of the FAMU School of Journalism and Graphic Communications received a 2023 Heartland Regional Emmy Award, on July 15th, for best team coverage for her work on the “Seminole Tornado” severe weather coverage in Oklahoma.  

Bruton, a native of Tallahassee, joined the new staff at KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma City, OK, in 2020, where she works as a multimedia journalist.


“My team and I were very excited to hear our names called for our coverage of the Seminole tornado,” Bruton said. “That day, we all worked long hours and were live throughout the night after the storm hit. It means a lot to celebrate our hard work from that.”


On campus, Bruton involved herself in many student media opportunities, including TV-20’s Anchor and the Online Editor for Journey Magazine. At the magazine, she led her staff to the Best Publication Award presented by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).


“During my time at J-school, I held several positions, but being a reporter for TV-20 helped prepare me the most for my current job,” Bruton said. “TV-20 taught me the importance of storytelling, and it helped me get internships which led to great job opportunities so I can tell stories from people around the world.”


While a student, Bruton also volunteered at KWTV’s sister station in Panama City, Florida after Hurricane Michael. There she worked with the news team as they recovered from the devastating storm. These stories hit close to home for Bruton. Growing up in Florida, she understands the importance of severe weather. She says this was not only an opportunity to help, but to connect with families and tell their stories. Understanding the devastation severe storms cause to many in the community, Bruton is dedicated to the in-depth coverage of the Seminole County tornado coverage that damaged homes and businesses, leaving residents to pick up the pieces.


 “My driving factor was informing the people in DMA about the storm,” Bruton said. “It is all about getting the facts out there so people know what to do to keep their families safe. While on the ground reporting, I want to make sure I am showing viewers the devastation and talking to people that were impacted.”

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