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

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

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 ...

Ananda Lewis changed the face of Black media. In this moving tribute, the women she inspired—from journalists to cultural historians—remember her light, legacy, and impact.

Former TV host Ananda Lewis has died at 52. Lewis, who was born in Los Angeles but grew up in San Diego, served as video jockey for multiple MTV shows and during the early 2000s, she launched her ...

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52. Lakshmi Emory, whom Lewis once described as a “phenomenal sister” in a birthday message, shared news of her death in a June 11 ...

Former MTV “Total Request Live” host Ananda Lewis has died following a nearly 5-year battle with breast cancer. She was 52 years old. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” the video ...

Ananda Lewis, who joined MTV as a VJ on shows like Total Request Live and Hot Zone in the late ‘90s, has died at 52 after a years-long battle with breast cancer, according to her sister.

Former MTV VJ and Total Request Live host Ananda Lewis died at age 52 in June 2025 following a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Ananda's sister, Lakshmi Lewis, announced the sad news via ...

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ, has died. She was 52. Her sister Lakshmi shared the news on Facebook, writing “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms.” Lewis was diagnosed with breast cancer ...

Ananda Lewis, who became a star as a host and veejay for MTV in the late 1990s, has passed away, according to her sister.