Ahraya Burns is a journalist for NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, where she reports digital and on-air content across the station’s website, newscasts and social media platforms. She covers a wide range of stories, including general, sports and entertainment, both in front of and behind the camera.
Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, Ahraya Burns worked as a newscast producer in Dallas for several years before joining NBC 5. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a two-time Lone Star Emmy Award winner.
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