ERICA COBB FREE
We as an entire community have not been saying that we are just fine as we were naturally created…but that is a whole discussion unto itself! This may have been one of the best conversations I’ve had this year!!! Tune In to the conversation!Īs a bonus, I’ve included Erica’s Daily Blast Live segment on her natural hair journey and what it means to be free of the shackles associated with assimilation as regards hair.ĭaily Blast Live “…co-host Erica Cobb showed amazing and progressive courage as she leaves behind her wig and finally lets her natural hair down. Erica Cobb is a well-known African-American television personality who is best known for hosting the daily blast live. I, on the other hand, offered that, in my view, the “fit in” methodology espoused by our people has been because as a community, we were afraid of being embarrassed by individuals. On the subject of aesthetics, one of the conversation highlights touched on the natural hair journey she and many women of color face as they contend with false concepts surrounding hair texture and style which make it challenging to be taken seriously.Īnother fascinating segment of the interview was Erica’s take on perhaps WHY the Black community urges those within it to modify their natural state of being in order to “fit in.” She ushered forth the thought that perhaps, through history, it’s been a method of protection for those of us venturing out into the world. She talks about the struggle to filter through opportunities which may be based on aesthetics as opposed to a respect for the skillset and brainpower women bring to the table. in Communications Studies from DePaul University.Erica Cobb (Photo by Danielle Webster for Cherr圜)ĭaily Blast Live Co-host and all-around media maven Erica Cobb dropped in to give us some insight on her journey through the ranks as a woman in media. In November of 2020, Erica was honored as a “Trailblazer in News & Journalism” by Black Women in Media an honoree class which included: Tamron Hall, MC Lyte and Egypt Sherrod.Įrica’s on-camera resume expands to include commercial print modeling, appearing in ads and signage for clients such as Ebony, Complete Woman Magazine, Galyans, Jack Daniels and McDonalds.
It’s earned her nods from celebrities like Gabrielle Union, guest co- hosting spots on podcasts like rapper T.I.’s “Expeditiously” and made Erica a highly requested moderator for panels on a variety of hot social topics.
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She was also a football pregame contributor for WFLD Chicago, in-arena host for the Denver Nuggets, entertainment expert at KUSA TV in Denver, and the music guru on KOVR Sacramento.Įrica’s social justice and entertainment commentary has introduced more than 58 million unique viewers to “Daily Blast Live” on social media. She’s been an on-air talent for WBBM-FM in Chicago, KALC-FM in Denver and KZZO-FM in Sacramento. Erica started her media career in her hometown of Chicago, radio then took her to California and Colorado. Prior to “DBL,” Erica was a morning radio personality, a host for the Denver Nuggets and lifestyle contributor to various media platforms. Erica also hosts her own weekly podcast called “Comeback with Erica Cobb”, which airs on all major social platforms and lives at where Erica’s motto is “everyone is deserving of the comeback they are willing to earn.” Erica Cobb is a seasoned television host and social commentator who is currently a co- host on Tegna’s “Daily Blast Live” (“DBL”), the only national daytime talk show airing live in all time zones.
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