Sonya Hamlin, a pioneering figure in the world of television and communication, passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and empowerment for women in media.
Born on October 14, 1923, in New York City, Ms. Hamlin grew up in the Bronx, where her parents, Julius and Sarah Borenstein, were active in their Jewish community. Her mother’s appreciation for psychology and poetry would significantly influence Hamlin’s approach to communication throughout her career.
After an impressive academic journey that saw her skip grades and enroll at New York University at just 15 years old, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree and married Bruce Hamlin in 1948. The couple settled in Marblehead, where Ms. Hamlin initially maintained a low profile regarding her professional ambitions due to societal expectations of that era.
As a trailblazer in broadcasting, Ms. Hamlin was known for her commitment to creating thoughtful programming for women. She was quoted in the Globe in January 1975, expressing her desire to break the stereotype of what
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