Let us not be reductive in our memory of Ananda Lewis. Black women already endure more of this than we deserve.

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52. Her sister, Lakshmi ...

Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact ...

Television personality Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 52. “As the host of BET’s ‘Teen Summit,’ she didn’t just lead ...

Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death at the age of 52. Lewis ...

Since her passing on June 11, 2025, the outpouring of love has been both staggering and affirming. Tributes came from ...

Through her work on the network’s show “TRL” and BET’s “Teen Summit,” she stirred a passion for current events among young ...

That year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lewis took to Instagram to urge women to get preventative care, including mammograms. And like thousands of Black American women, she added that the ...

Lewis, a San Diego native, made a name for herself as a host on BET's "Teen Summit," which tackled issues facing Black youth ...

Ananda Lewis recently passed away at the age of 52 after a long struggle with breast cancer. Could her death have been prevented?

Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death ...

Ananda Lewis, the beloved 90s VJ, fought bravely against breast cancer while urging Black women to prioritize their health.