Local Journalism Icon Sam Ford to Inspire ICC Graduates at Upcoming Ceremony

ICC is pleased to announce that its alumnus, Sam Ford, will be the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony on May 11th, 2024, at Memorial Hall. Ford, originally from Kansas, started his studies at ICC in 1970, the year the college moved to its current location. He attended ICC for one year before transferring to the University of Kansas to continue his education.

Sam Ford has had a long career in journalism, culminating in his retirement as the DC Bureau Chief for 7News and WJLA 24/7 in Washington DC. He worked at WJLA-TV for over 36 years and held earlier positions at CBS News and WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Throughout his career, Ford received several prestigious awards, including those from the AP, New York, and Edward R. Murrow, along with multiple regional Emmys. He was honored by the Washington Association of Black Journalists and the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences during his final months at WJLA.

In addition to his professional life, Sam Ford has a keen interest in history, especially Black history. He traveled to Nigeria to conduct DNA analysis to explore his ancestry, discovering significant links to his heritage. Ford was married to journalist Gloria Murry Ford for 40 years and has two successful children.

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