MEET LATOYA FOSTER
LaToya Foster, a native Washingtonian, has taken the most powerful city in the world by storm since debuting as the host of “In The Know,” a Sunday morning, independently-produced, television newsmagazine/political affairs program, which aired on Washington, D.C.’s ABC affiliate. LaToya’s crossover appeal defied the odds, bringing a fresh, engaging perspective to politics and current events.
LaToya possesses the proven ability to cross racial and gender lines, political parties, and attract a younger audience to the world of politics. LaToya was the first and only Generation X, African-American female to host a Sunday morning political talk show in the Nation’s Capital and perhaps the country, distinguishing her from other popular commentators.
LaToya has appeared as a panelist and guest on MSNBC, Fox News, Black Entertainment Television, Radio One, TV One and XM Radio.
Her winning personality and aggressive approach to getting the job done has led her to interview many of the world’s most powerful leaders and prominent newsmakers, including President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and NBA legend Michael Jordan, among other renowned headliners.
As a talk radio host, LaToya made it her priority to be the voice of the least, the last, and the lost. Her commitment to engaging the disenfranchised led her to host “Live at Five,” a daily, afternoon, drive-time radio show on the WOL Newstalk network. Additionally, LaToya created and produced “The Washington Insider,” a weekly current events radio show which aired on Radio One, discussing the week’s top stories with various lawmakers, headliners, political analysts and strategists from both parties, as well as the callers who voice their opinions.
LaToya has contributed to FoxNews.com, Upscale Magazine, Sister 2 Sister Magazine and The Source. She has also reported on professional sports and interviewed professional athletes for local publications, news wire services and talk radio.
LaToya has served as a publicist for professional athletes and entertainers, including former Washington Wizard and Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Tracy Murray, as well as renowned gospel artist CAS.
Additionally, LaToya has demonstrated her commitment to public service. She currently serves as the spokeswoman for District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, the city’s second youngest and second woman mayor. In that capacity, LaToya interfaces with the media on government initiatives, coordinates press interviews for the Mayor and other cabinet officials. Prior to her tenure with Mayor Bowser, LaToya served as the Director of Communications and official spokesperson for the late four-term mayor of the District of Columbia, Marion S. Barry, Jr. until his demise in November 2014. In that role, LaToya not only handled media relations, coordinating interviews and other press related duties–she had the honor of working with Mayor Barry on his national bestselling autobiography “Mayor for Life, The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.”
Prior to her roles in city government, LaToya served as an International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Transportation–working closely with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under the Clinton and Bush Administrations in efforts of creating alliances and invigorating transportation systems in third-world countries. LaToya frequently traveled to Asia and Africa in efforts of improving the quality of transportation systems globally to enhance economic cooperation opportunities.
LaToya is very popular for her community involvement, raising awareness to children in foster care, and mentoring inner-city youth. LaToya has been featured in the Washington Post and the Washington Times for her commitment to making a difference in the foster care system, as well as promoting civic engagement. She is frequently asked to serve as a moderator for a variety of local and national events. LaToya resides in Washington, DC.