Gwen Ifill

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Gwen Ifill

Communications

#3133

World Rank

#4440

Historical Rank

#1380

USA Rank

Journalism

#512

World Rank

#585

Historical Rank

#355

USA Rank

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• Communications

Why Is Gwen Ifill Influential?

According to Wikipedia, 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. public affairs program with Washington Week in Review. She was the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and co-anchor and co-managing editor, with Judy Woodruff, of the PBS NewsHour, both of which air on PBS. Ifill was a political analyst and moderated the 2004 and 2008 vice-presidential debates. She authored the best-selling book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Gwen Ifill?

Gwen Ifill is affiliated with the following schools:

• Simmons University