Esther Dillard

Esther Dillard is a 2024 recipient of The Gracies Award for her exceptional reporting in the news feature entitled: “Black, Autistic and Safe” with iHeartMedia. With a rich background that spans authorship, journalism, podcast hosting, and public speaking, Esther has established herself as a multifaceted expert in communication and storytelling. You can catch her on the 24 hour news radio source: The Black Information Network. And she hosts her own podcast segment called: The Color Between the Lines where she interviews authors of color who have new book releases.

Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Esther’s career in media is marked by her dynamic roles across several prominent media markets. She has been a familiar face and voice as a reporter and anchor at various respected stations, including WBGO-FM, KTVU-Ch2 in San Francisco, CBS-3 in Philadelphia, WGRZ-TV2 in Buffalo, NY, and WEYI-Ch 25 in Flint, Michigan. This extensive experience has not only honed her skills in journalism but also deepened her understanding of diverse communities and stories.

Beyond her work in media, Esther’s passion for education and communication led her to Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where she served as a communications professor. Her teaching portfolio is as impressive as it is comprehensive, covering courses like Writing for Radio and Television, Broadcast Journalism (TV production), News Gathering, Intro to Mass Communications, and Public Speaking.