Mike Woolfolk Biography, Age, Education, Career, Associations, Article, Twitter

Mike Woolfolk Biography

Mike Woolfolk is an American journalist who is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 25 years of experience, is a news anchor and reporter for WEYI-TV (NBC 25) and WSMH-TV (FOX 66) in Flint, Michigan. He co-anchors NBC 25 Today weekday mornings from 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Prior to joining WEYI/WSMH, Mike worked at WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan as a general assignment and breaking news reporter for 7 Action News.

Mike Woolfolk Age

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Mike Woolfolk Education

Woolfolk is a Michigan native who graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Mike Woolfolk Career

Mike’s professional television career began while he was still in school at Southern. He began working for WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge as a weekend news producer and assignment editor in 1987. He later added responsibilities as a sports reporter and anchor followed by a news reporter and substitute anchor before leaving the station in 1989.

From Baton Rouge, Mike moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for KVBC-TV. From 1989 to 1991, he covered a variety of sports stories including the NCAA Basketball Championships and major boxing matches involving Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas, Evander Holyfield, Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pernell Whitaker, Roberto Duran, and others.

In 1991, Mike moved to Jackson, Mississippi where he began working as a weekday sports anchor for Mississippi News Tonight, but later returned to the news department as an anchor and reporter. When Mississippi News Tonight ended, Mike remained in Jackson to work for WAPT-TV where he co-anchored the morning newscast and later the 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM newscasts.

In 1994, Mike received the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association award for best public affairs program for a special he produced on addressing problems in secondary education.

Mike moved to Columbia, South Carolina in January 1996 where he helped launch WACH FOX News at Ten. He spent 14 years as a member of the WACH FOX news team and left the station in March 2010 as the longest-tenured evening news anchor in Columbia.

During his time with WACH-TV, Mike helped build the ratings to the point where WACH FOX News at Ten, was among the highest-rated prime-time newscasts in the country. WACH FOX News at Ten also earned recognition from the South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Association as Columbia’s best newscast for 2007-2008.

Mike Woolfolk Associations

Mike is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists. He has served the organization in several capacities including Vice President – Broadcast, Regional Director, Convention Chairman, Elections Chairman, Salute to Excellence Awards Chairman and Council of President Chairman.

Mike has also served as an instructor and speaker at the NABJ Broadcast Short Course, held annually at North Carolina A&T State University and remains committed to programs aimed at producing the next generation of journalists. In 2007, Mike was inducted into the NABJ Region III Hall of Fame in recognition of meritorious service to the organization and nearly two decades of journalism work in the Southeast region of the country.

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MOVIE PICK: “Joker” is no joke, Joaquin Phoenix puts his stamp on the iconic villain

FLINT– This is another weekend when you have just one new movie opening and it’s tied to Batman. Though, you won’t see the Caped Crusader in the film.

“Joker” stars Joaquin Phoenix as a failed comedian named Arthur Fleck. He’s a loner who wears two masks– the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the one he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he’s part of the world around him.

Fleck is isolated, bullied and disregarded in society and that sends him on a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind who will become Batman’s number one arch-enemy– The Joker.

This film has been generating controversy for its intense themes and for stirring bad memories of the Aurora, Colorado movie theater massacre in 2012. Phoenix says there are several different reactions that people can have and they are all valid.

“Usually, characters’ motivations are so clearly defined that we’re telling the audience exactly what to feel and when,” said Phoenix during a media event previewing the film. “What I like about this movie is that it’s really up to interpretation.”

Batman is celebrating his 80th anniversary this year. The Joker has been a character in the Caped Crusader’s universe for nearly the entire time. Those familiar with the villain know that he’s a demented and twisted individual. This film walks you through how he got that way and makes a few social statements along the way. I wouldn’t be surprised if Phoenix gets some Golden Globe and Oscar buzz for his performance. It’s right up there with Heath Ledger’s Academy Award-winning portrayal in “The Dark Knight.”

I saw the film on Thursday afternoon at the first opening day screening. The story is deep, dark, sad and violent. It’s not for young kids. It’s not for the faint of heart. And, it’s not for those who can’t separate the fictional art from real life. If the prevailing themes centered on mental illness and violence will trouble you, trust me– you DO NOT want to see “Joker.”

The film is getting good marks on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have it in the Certified Fresh range and audiences really seem to like it.

“Joker” is Rated R which can limit a film’s box office potential– especially for a film based on a comic book character– because it excludes the under-17-years-old crowd. But, like the two “Deadpool” films, each earning more than $125 million during their opening weekends, “Joker” can buck that trend. Box Office Pro has it earning $90 million this weekend which is nothing to laugh at.

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MOVIE PICK: “Abominable” looks to knock “Downton Abbey” from box office throne

FLINT– Last week’s big box office winner was “Downton Abbey,” the film based on the popular former PBS television series. If the movie is to enjoy a second week on the throne, the British aristocracy will have to take down a big snowman.

“Abominable” is an animated family film about a teenager named Yi who finds a yeti on her apartment building’s roof. Yi and two friends set out to reunite the magical creature with his family, but to do that, they have to outwit a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who wants to capture the beast for their own gain.

This is the only new film opening this week. “Abominable” gets high marks from critics on Rotten Tomatoes so, if you’re not staying home to watch football and want to take the kids to a movie, this is your ticket.

Let’s say you don’t have kids but still want to get out and away from football. If that’s you, I recommend “Downton Abbey” if you haven’t already seen it. Even if you did not watch the television show, the film is entertaining. I’ve never seen an episode of the TV version but my mother was an avid fan. Based on her recommendation, I checked out the movie and enjoyed it. The visuals are great, the costumes are fantastic and the story is not difficult to follow.

Mike Woolfolk Biography, Age, Education, Career, Associations, Article, Twitter