Georgia Fort

About

Georgia Fort is a three-time midwest Emmy award-winning journalist. She was one of two journalists in the courtroom for the sentencing of Derek Chauvin. Her reporting has been published on national networks like CNN, ABC and NBC affiliates. Her mission as a storyteller is to change the narrative by amplifying truth, citing diverse sources, and contextualizing social justice issues.

In 2023 Georgia Fort’s company BLCK Press launched an independent TV news program called “Here’s the Truth,” which won three regional Emmys and has received a total of 12 nominations. Fort’s leadership and innovation has been recognized by the business community. She’s been awarded the 40 Under 40 and Top Woman Business Leader by Business Journal and awarded Emerging Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women in Business Minnesota.

BLCK Press has been recognized nationally as a pioneer in developing news products that reconnect news to Black culture. Her nonprofit Center for Broadcast Journalism owns a radio station, Power 104.7 FM, which emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation to advance representation in media.

Georgia is married to community leader and former pro-boxer Cerresso Fort, owner of Sir Boxing Club. The couple have three daughters.