Charleston Journalist and Anchor for WCSC Live 5 Raphael James publishes new memoirs
Raphael James is the author of his memoir “I Don’t Want To Talk About It: A Journalist’s Essays on Autism, Dementia, Religion, and God”. In it he describes being the son of a special needs father and the father to a special needs son.
For more than two decades, Raphael James has been a trusted journalist and anchor for WCSC’s Live Five News, bringing the day’s most important stories into homes across the Lowcountry. With nearly 30 years in the field, he has covered historic moments—from exclusive interviews at the White
House to the tragic Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre in Charleston, SC.
A proud graduate of Paine College, Raphael’s journalism career began in radio before transitioning to television, where he quickly rose through the ranks. Today, he and co-anchor Ann McGill have made history as the first Black main anchor team at WCSC-TV.
Beyond the newsroom, Raphael is deeply committed to his community, faith, and family. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., he has always woven service into his life’s work. He is happily married to his college sweetheart, Sarena, and they share three wonderful children —Jaydn, Nia, and Grant. With I Don’t Want to Talk About It, Raphael brings his storytelling beyond the screen, offering a powerful exploration of resilience, and courage to give voice to the truths we’d often rather leave unspoken.
About the Book
I Don’t Want To Talk About It is a poignant memoir that chronicles the remarkable journey of an award-winning journalist Raphael James and his family as they navigate the challenges of living with autism and dementia. In this deeply personal and insightful account, James shares his experiences, triumphs, and the strategies he developed to overcome adversity. James is also transparent about how turning to religion and God did not always yield the answers he sought. Through the lens of his unique story readers will gain a profound understanding of the resilience of the human spirit and discover powerful insights into the world of autism and dementia and develop a sense of empathy and understanding for caregivers.
Photo Credit: Raphael James – Facebook
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