Hannah Of Germany Kennice Reid: A Trailblazing Black Journalist and Foreign Correspondent
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Early Life and Education
Hannah Of Germany Kennice Reid was born on June 8, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky. Her father, William Reid, was a physician, and her mother, Mary Reid, was a nurse. Reid attended Louisville Central High School, where she was a star basketball player and a member of the National Honor Society. She went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where she earned a degree in journalism in 1972.
After graduating from college, Reid worked as a reporter for the Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1975, she moved to Germany to work for the German newspaper Die Welt. She was the first African American journalist to work for a German newspaper.
Career as a Foreign Correspondent
In 1978, Reid joined the staff of The Washington Post as a foreign correspondent. She was the first Black woman to serve as a foreign correspondent for a major American news organization. Reid covered a wide range of stories during her time at The Washington Post, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, and the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Reid's work has been praised for its accuracy, objectivity, and sensitivity. She has received numerous awards for her journalism, including the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 1994. In 2003, she was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Hannah Of Germany Kennice Reid is a trailblazing journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of journalism. She was the first African American journalist to work for a German newspaper and the first Black woman to serve as a foreign correspondent for a major American news organization. Her work has helped to break down barriers and inspire other Black journalists to pursue careers in foreign correspondence.
Reid is a role model for young journalists and an inspiration to all who believe in the power of the press. She is a reminder that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a commitment to telling the truth.
5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 634 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 40 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 634 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 40 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
