Tashara Parker, a Black news reporter for WFAA in Texas, is going viral for keeping it real while giving her weather report.
Tashara Parker is an anchor and reporter at WFAA News 8 in Dallas, Texas, covering traffic, breaking news and inspirational stories. Coined as a “community-focused storyteller,” Parker is known for bringing vibrancy and authenticity to capture her stories.
In October 2020, Tashara sparked a global conversation surrounding natural hair discrimination following backlash for a natural bun hairstyle she wore on-air. She launched her “Bun Ministry” movement to create a space to celebrate, educate and empower individuals on natural hair.
Following the recent snowstorms battering the East Coast and some parts of the South, the Texas reporter got real with her viewers to caution them about navigating the icy conditions.
“Look, let me tell you something,” Parker told viewers during her weather report. “If you don’t have good tires this morning, you do not wanna be out there this morning. I don’t want you out there, period. But if your tires aren’t good, you are going to run into some not-so-good situations.”
When you try to tell people like it is.
“If you have bad tires, don’t get out there.” ? pic.twitter.com/boKBK9sL3b
— TasharaTakesTexas (@TasharaParker) February 3, 2022
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Twitter users showed Parker praise for how she shared her advice in the voice of a black Texas-Southern momma herself.
Sista girl keepin’ it real-real, “Look let me tell you som’n” https://t.co/SXUqJIP8mM
— Tyrone Scott (@CloeyTheDog) February 13, 2022
That’s on air speak for “Don’t get out there if you’re rollin’ on some bullshit”
— KoOL a (@KoOL_a) February 3, 2022
That’s ‘Auntie’ speak for stay your butt in the house…
— Lionel Joseph (@WinterStorm19) February 13, 2022
“Look…let me tell you something” Mama’s voice came out with conviction. Thank you for your service and updates.
— Oak_Kliff (@OAKCLIFFXTXX214) February 3, 2022
Pay attention when a black woman says. “Look, let me tell you something”
— r hodge. (@pastorhodge) February 3, 2022
She was this? close to saying “I don’t care about ya lil friends going out. YOU are to stay home. Are we clear?!” ? the realness that we all need! We need this energy in Atlanta
— Attorney McQueen (@AttorneyMcQueen) February 12, 2022
Straight to the point! Don’t y’all get out there knowing y’all tires are as bald has Michael Jordan’s head! pic.twitter.com/FrPk4rbTV5
— Angela Michelle (@msangelahodges) February 3, 2022
If you want to watch Tashara Parker regularly, download the WFAA Texas app. It seems like sis never hesitates to tell it like it is.
