Gwen Ifill
Gwendolyn L. Ifill was an American journalist, television newscaster, and author. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman to host a nationally televised U.S.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Simmons University
- Awards
- 🏆 John Chancellor Award🏆 Carey McWilliams Award🏆 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism🏆 Radcliffe Medal
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Trending topics shown first"I just keep my head down and try to accomplish what my parents set out for me: that there wasn't anything I couldn't do. But I also look up periodically and think, "Who else can I pull along?" Because…"
"…I have a flat spot right in the front of my head from trying to break down walls my entire career, forcing diversity of thought and opinion into newsrooms and onto the air. Whatever else you do with …"
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Timeline
1955
Born
Birth2016
Died
Death
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