A native of Indiana, former Fox 2 News morning anchor Anqunette Jamison moved to Detroit in early adulthood and quickly became a staple in the city’s local journalism scene for nearly two decades, eventually making the transition from the newsroom to public health activism.

A beacon of warmth, intelligence, and grace, Anqunette’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and purpose-based leadership.

Detroiters came to know her as the woman who helped them wake up on the right foot—a consistent voice in a city known for its hard times and harder comebacks.

In 2013, Jamison was dealt a major blow when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that was so debilitating that it eventually led her to take a step back from broadcasting.

However, when one door closes, another opens.

Instead of allowing her diagnosis to destroy her, she turned it into a platform and leaned fully into learning how to heal herself the natural way.

She became an advocate for holistic health, proper nutrition, and above all else, cannabis as medicine, using her voice not just to report the news, but to break the stigma attached to the very plant that she credited with helping her heal.

Over the course of her career, she has worked to educate lawmakers, patients, and the public alike about safe, ethical, and inclusive cannabis practices.

Anqunette also co-founded one of Detroit’s first medical marijuana provisioning centers/cannabis dispensaries (BotaniQ), becoming a vocal supporter of Michigan cannabis reform.

Using her personal journey with MS as her fuel, she provided other Detroiters living with chronic pain with a firsthand account of how cannabis could help them relieve it and restore their quality of life.

Beyond her cannabis reform and education work, Anqunette Jamison was a sought-after speaker on social issues like public health, equity, and the importance of patient-centered policy.

Her broadcast background provided her with a platform, but her pain gave her a greater purpose.

She has worked with community groups, veteran organizations, and state leaders to push for wider cannabis access and education.

In short, she is not just a beloved former Detroit news anchor.

She is one of the city’s strongest voices when it comes to wellness—one rooted in healing, dignity, and the power of speaking up when it matters most.

Victoria Jackson (Editor In Chief)

Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends. With her finger firmly on the pulse of both the city’s vibrant past and its rapidly unfolding future, she brings a deeply personal, historically grounded lens to every piece she writes.

Published on: September 30, 2025