Amaka Ubaka

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Morning Anchor at WHDH-TV (Boston, MA)

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‘Inclusion’s about welcoming everybody’: 7News to join Best Buddies Challenge, biking from Boston to Cape Cod

1 week ago | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

HYANNIS, MASS. (WHDH) - From Boston to the coast of Cape Cod, Anthony Shriver is peddling with a purpose. “If you want to have something memorable, and to kick your summer off on a really upbeat, positive note, you should join the Best Buddies Challenge. Get involved in our movement,” said Anthony Shriver. That movement helps families all around the world and it started in Shriver’s college dorm room more than 30 years ago.
Mass Appeal: The Lighthouse Preservation Society, Dinner at the Lighthouse

3 weeks ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari |Amaka Ubaka

NEWBURYPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - 7 is shining a light on a fun time!7’s Amaka Ubaka and Polikseni Manxhari take us to a coastal curiosity that’s gaining “Mass Appeal!” Hidden above scenic Newburyport, there’s a dining destination few ever find. “It’s definitely different,” said Barry Berman, a customer.
Mass Appeal: Boston Jumps

1 month ago | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

DANVERS, MASS. (WHDH) - Are you bored by your exercise routine? Then, this might be for you!7’s Amaka Ubaka takes us to Danvers where a different kind of ‘boot camp’ is gaining “Mass Appeal.”Boston Jumps offers fitness classes every day of the week. For more information just head over to their website here to sign up! (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
Mass Appeal: The Sugar Connection

2 months ago | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - This week’s Mass Appeal takes the cake!7’s Amaka Ubaka brings us to a class that will satisfy your sweet tooth!Want to learn to decorate cakes like the pros? Jelissa Lamboy runs The Sugar Connection in Cambridge and teaches cake decorating classes all over the Boston area!The Sugar Connection hosts classes every week. Head over to their website to learn more and sign up! (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
New Bedford dog healing after being shot in her backyard by a pellet gun

Mar 7, 2025 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A New Bedford family’s dog is on the mend after police say she was shot by a pellet gun while in her own backyard. Home surveillance camera captured the moment 1-year-old Zuri was shot Saturday afternoon. The French Mastiff suffered a broken leg, now wrapped in bandages. Zuri’s owner, Yolanda Todman, says she’s still in shock. “I’m like at a point where I won’t even really watch it because I don’t want to hear her scream,” said Todman.
Mass Appeal: Boston Badminton

Feb 27, 2025 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

WESTBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Move over pickleball, there’s a new sport in town that’s raising a “racket.”7’s Amaka Ubaka takes us to Westboro to show us why badminton is gaining “Mass Appeal.”Rally your friends for some high-flying fun!Badminton is the latest craze to hit the hub. The game involves bouncing a ‘birdie’ back and forth over a net to score points. The sport has been around for centuries, and has been an Olympic tradition for more than 30 years.
7’s Amaka Ubaka reads to students at Dorchester school in honor of Black History Month

Feb 26, 2025 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

BOSTON (WHDH) - 7’s Amaka Ubaka read to students at a Dorchester school Tuesday in honor of Black History Month. She sat down with children at Saint John Paul II Lower Mills Campus to read books that honor the contributions of the Black community. Ubaka also spoke to them about what it’s like to be a television reporter and anchor. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
Mass Appeal: Cass School of Floral Design

Feb 13, 2025 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

WATERTOWN, MASS. (WHDH) - Roses are red, violets are blue, and at Cass School of Floral Design, you can make arrangements too. In Watertown, budding artists can sign up for classes to learn the “dos and don’ts” of creating beautiful bouquets. To sign up for classes, you can check out their website, but hurry, as spots fill up fast! (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
Mass Appeal: Mei Mei Dumplings

Dec 5, 2024 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

BOSTON (WHDH) - This week’s Mass Appeal is coming in hot! 7’s Amaka Ubaka heads to South Boston, where a chef is dishing out more than just dumplings — he’s serving up a master class in flavor. It’s time to learn more about the Mei Mei Dumpling Factory, and how it’s gaining Mass Appeal.
Mass Appeal: Sandwich Glass Museum

Nov 7, 2024 | whdh.com | Amaka Ubaka

SANDWICH, MASS. (WHDH) - If you’re looking for an artistic adventure, there’s a place on the Cape for you. 7’s Amaka Ubaka took a closer look inside the Sandwich Glass Museum to learn how it’s gaining Mass Appeal. At the museum you can take in the community’s history or glass making or do some glassblowing yourself. Step 1: Pick out a color, or two. Then, it’s time to work fast, but be careful — it’s hot! The temperature inside the oven is 2,200 degrees.