IN HIS THOUGHT-PROVOKING MEMOIR, Turning White, Emmy Award-winning TV broadcaster Lee Thomas shares the physical and mental battle he is waging with vitiligo — a skin disorder that is literally turning him white. At age 25, Thomas had a dream job in a dream city — a feature/entertainment reporter for the ABC network’s flagship TV station in New York. Then he discovered a few white spots on his scalp, the small beginnings of a disease that has spread to half his face — a fact he covers with makeup when on camera. As someone in the public eye, vitiligo has transformed not only Thomas’ color, but his life. “Even people who have known me for years avoid eye contact when they see my face without makeup for the first time,” he writes. Recently, Thomas turned the spotlight on himself during a special report for WJBK FOX 2 Detroit, where he is currently an entertainment reporter.
Lee inspiring story has touched people from South Africa to Sacramento. The book has lead this award winning broadcaster around the country speaking at national conferences, businesses and literary events touching people with his empowering and motivational story.
LEE THOMAS is a playwright, journalist, and four-time Emmy Award-winning television broadcaster. Currently residing in Detroit, he is an anchor/entertainment reporter and regularly goes to Hollywood to chat with the stars.
Thomas has a B.A. in Speech Communications from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He can be seen daily on Fox 2 News Morning in Detroit.
A Message from Lee
"I just want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my story. This adventure has gone way beyond anything I could have imagined. From a global internet story to ABC's 20/20 and even Larry King Live on CNN I am overwhelmed with the amount of attention my book has gotten.
Many people have sent me well wishes and blessings and it's your strength that motivates me.
As this adventure continues to grow I will continue to update my simple website.
Thank you doesn't seem like enough but my heart is full with gratitude and joy."
Lee Thomas is the author of the new book,"Turning White".
This website is dedicated to The Turning White Foundation Fund. A charity set up to provide information and emotional support for people with Vitiligo.
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