Zakiya Jennings, Multimedia Journalist
Zakiya Jennings joined the ABC57 team in January 2026 as a Multimedia Journalist.
Zakiya was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey. Zakiya received her bachelor's degree from the largest HBCU in Maryland, Morgan State University, where she majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. During her collegiate experience, she interned at the #1 station in Baltimore, WBAL-TV 11 News, reported for all three of the university's media outlets, and covered President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and both candidates for governor which includes current Governor Wes Moore.
Zakiya comes from an NBC affiliate in Delaware where she covered stories ranging from hate crimes, the confirmation of a new Pope, senate bills as well as housing and development stories. Most notably, she broke a story about a state representative that was never sworn in, leaving an entire district with no representation during the legislative session. In 2025, she was nominated for an AP Award for Outstanding Serious Feature where she placed second.
Outside of work, Zakiya loves to hang out with her friends, take pictures, try new restaurants, spend time outdoors, and watch documentaries and women's basketball. She is also an off-campus advisor for an organization she co-founded in college called Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault.
Zakiya is excited to be part of the Michiana community and give a voice to those who live here.
Articles by Zakiya Jennings
- Leaf pick up resumes in South Bend after weather postpones service for months
- South Bend leaders call for an end to gun violence
- Recovery efforts continue after EF-1 tornado devastated Edwardsburg
- City of Elkhart, EPA, IDEM prepare for removal of contaminated soil
- Staying safe around downed power lines
- Thousands of people across Michiana experienced power outages following high winds on Friday
- South Bend locals take matters into their own hands as they wait for leaf pick up to resume
- People in Starke County prepare to fix damage after Tuesday night's storm
- Repair companies prepare for incoming weather
- Picking up after a devastating storm
- Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's life and legacy celebrated at public homegoing service in Chicago
- Cass county responds to tornado damage near Edwardsburg
- Education and culture combine at Benton Harbor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School for March Reading Month
- Family Justice Center shares press release following domestic violence homicide of Jamecia Moffitt in South Bend
- 'Blackout' continues at Jefferson Apartments as common areas remain dark for three weeks
- UPDATE: 19-year-old victim identified in Monday morning Elkhart shooting
- Crime numbers received following violent start to the year in South Bend, Elkhart and Mishawaka
- History lives on as Preston Johnson, Sr. is remembered as the first black paramedic for the South Bend Fire Department
- Black History, Black Futures: Black-owned Businesses
- ABC57 News looks into resident complaints of a 'blackout' at The Jefferson Apartments in South Bend
- Plymouth Community School Corporation announces return of paid meals, community speaks out
- Donald Shafer, Elkhart teacher facing child sex charges has initial court hearing
- Elkhart residents express outrage following the arrest of local teacher Donald Shafer
- Probable cause affidavit shares disturbing details in sexual misconduct case of Elkhart teacher Donald Shafer
- Elkhart Police Chief and Mayor hold press conference following shooting of 14-year-old, recent shootings
- 14-year-old shooting victim still hospitalized after Monday afternoon shooting
- UPDATE: 14-year-old in serious condition following Monday afternoon shooting, EPD investigating
- Raclin Murphy Encore Center officially open for business
- Local woman's granddaughter fights to honor her legacy with street sign topper
- Notre Dame's Siegfried Annual Day of Man Fundraiser sets new goal for 20th year
- Local municipalities work to save operations budget after Senate Enrolled Act One passed
- Fire departments across Michiana urge locals to be to take action to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
- Marshall County conducts annual point in time count to collect data on homelessness
- Goshen Health announces intent to partner with Parkview Health
- Meals on Wheels recipients grateful for food during winter storm
- South Bend's Meals on Wheels program pushes through freezing temperatures to deliver food ahead of snow
- Elkhart man fights to get back home after being displaced from Hellenic Senior Living
- Local homeless shelters, City of South Bend work to keep people safe during freezing temperatures
- Local auto shops busy due to winter weather
- South Bend honors MLK with memorial march