Journalist | Media Personality

Dometi Pongo is a news anchor and reporter for Chicago's WGN Radio 720AM. Previously, he served as news director for urban talk station WVON 1690AM where he also wrote and produced radio features spurring thoughtful dialogue on social, political and economic issues relevant to under-served communities. Born in Chicago to West African parents, Pongo added global context to these conversations by leading annual cultural excursions to Ghana.

The  2015 radio feature Pongo penned chronicling the coverage of the Laquan McDonald shooting received finalist recogniton for the National Association of Black Journalists' Salute to Excellence Award for Best Radio Feature. Pongo’s work as a moderator and analyst has been covered in the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, the Huffington Post, The Chicago Defender, and several local publications. 

Pongo also hosts the Brainstorm With Dometi Podcast available on iTunes and all other podcasting apps.

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