Biography

Ms. Calandra Corder is the Evening News Anchor for WVON 1690AM, The Talk of Chicago. She earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and English from Stillman College. From 1996 - 2007, Ms. Corder was News Anchor/Airborne traffic reporter for AM750 WSB in Atlanta, GA.

Most recently, Ms. Corder has served as guest speaker and host for AT&T, Georgia Bureau Investigation (GBI), American Women Business Association (AWBA), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Southern Arts Federation and numerous churches. From 1989 - 1991, Ms. Corder was News Director and Talk Show Host for WTUG-WTSK FM/AM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Prior to WTUG-WTSK, she interned and was an announcer for WACR-FM in Columbus, Mississippi.

The Atlanta Association of Black Journalist awarded "Best Individual Talent-Anchor" to Ms Corder in 2001. In addition, the Associated Press honored her in 1988 and 1999 for "Best News Cast: along with her WSB peers. Ms. Corder is so proud to be a part of a News Team, who just won "six" 2002 and 2005 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. If asked what her highest achievement in journalism is, without a doubt Calandra would say receiving the Marconi Award along with her peers for "Legendary Station of the Year" from the National Association of Broadcasters. That award is known as the "grandaddy" of them all.

After giving a speech to Mrs. Anthony's 6th grade class. Calandra knew she was called to inspire and inform God's people through words of inspiration and wisdom. She has various topics that she presents on the platform including celibacy amongst unwed mothers, sisterhood amongst all women, and never giving up on lifes dreams amongst all mankind. Calandra believes by addressing these topics, she is doing her part in empowering and nuturing the community. She is a supporter of the "Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation." Her grandmother is a cancer survivor.

Calandra is an avid snorkler and loves to read, travel, listen to live jazz and attend gospel plays. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., National Association of Black Journalist, Atlanta Press Club and Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers, GA.