In an emotional interview with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, CNN anchor Sara Sidner reflects on the loss of Ananda Lewis, the mental toll of breast cancer, and the health disparities Black women ...

CNN anchor Sara Sidner and correspondent Stephanie Elam broke down on air while sharing the final message from MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.

CNN anchor Sara Sidner and CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam tearfully mourned the death of their close friend, former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis.

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities in the network’s heyday, ...

Sara Sidner on losing Ananda Lewis to breast cancer-and facing her own reconstructive surgery: ‘How am I doing? I don’t know…’ Jun. 13, 2025 – 03:16 – As we continue to mourn the loss ...

Sara Sidner and Stephanie Elam — honored the late MTV VJ during a special segment on CNN. Elam shared her longtime friend's ...

Stephanie Elam is remembering her 'ride or die,' Ananda Lewis, who she saw just a day before she lost her battle with breast cancer.

Sidner pointed to the stark racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes. According to the American Cancer Society , Black women are about 40% more likely to die from the disease than white women.

Sara Sidner on losing Ananda Lewis to breast cancer-and facing her own reconstructive surgery: ... 38% more likely to die if you’re a Black woman who gets breast cancer,” Sidner said.