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Gwen Ifill

1955 - 2016

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Gwendolyn L. Ifill ( EYE-fəl; September 29, 1955 – November 14, 2016) 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. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Gwen Ifill has received more than 2,676,356 page views. Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Gwen Ifill is the 7,227th most popular writer, the 18,163rd most popular biography from United States and the 1,195th most popular American Writer.

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  • 15

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  • 1.17

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  • 3.52

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Notable Works

The breakthrough
Politics and government, Race relations, Presidents
2009
The breakthrough
Politics and government, Current Events, Race relations
In The Breakthrough, veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the American political landscape, shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama's stunning presidential victory and introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power. Ifill argues that the Black political structure formed during the Civil Rights movement is giving way to a generation of men and women who are the direct beneficiaries of the struggles of the 1960s. She offers incisive, detailed profiles of such prominent leaders as Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and U.S. Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama (all interviewed for this book), and also covers numerous up-and-coming figures from across the nation. Drawing on exclusive interviews with power brokers such as President Obama, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Vernon Jordan, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, his son Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and many others, as well as her own razor-sharp observations and analysis of such issues as generational conflict, the race/ gender clash, and the "black enough" conundrum, Ifill shows why this is a pivotal moment in American history. The Breakthrough is a remarkable look at contemporary politics and an essential foundation for understanding the future of American democracy in the age of Obama.
2009
The breakthrough
Politics and government, Race relations, Rassenbeziehung
Veteran journalist Ifill sheds new light on the impact of Barack Obama's presidential victory and introduces the emerging African American politicians forging a new path to political power. Ifill argues that the Black political structure formed during the Civil Rights movement is giving way to a generation who are the direct beneficiaries of the struggles of the 1960s. She offers detailed profiles of such prominent leaders as Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and U.S. Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama, as well as numerous up-and-coming figures. Drawing on exclusive interviews with power brokers such as President Obama, Colin Powell, Vernon Jordan, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, his son Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and many others, as well as her own observations and analysis of such issues as generational conflict, the race/gender clash, and the "black enough" conundrum, Ifill shows why this is a pivotal moment in history.--From publisher description.
2009
New York divided
Slavery, Cotton trade
James Oliver Horton, historian emeritus of the Smithsonia talks with NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill about slavery's impact on New York City during the first half of the 19th century.
2007
The breakthrough
Politics and government, Current Events, Race relations
In The Breakthrough, veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the American political landscape, shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama's stunning presidential victory and introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power. Ifill argues that the Black political structure formed during the Civil Rights movement is giving way to a generation of men and women who are the direct beneficiaries of the struggles of the 1960s. She offers incisive, detailed profiles of such prominent leaders as Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and U.S. Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama (all interviewed for this book), and also covers numerous up-and-coming figures from across the nation. Drawing on exclusive interviews with power brokers such as President Obama, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Vernon Jordan, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, his son Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and many others, as well as her own razor-sharp observations and analysis of such issues as generational conflict, the race/ gender clash, and the "black enough" conundrum, Ifill shows why this is a pivotal moment in American history. The Breakthrough is a remarkable look at contemporary politics and an essential foundation for understanding the future of American democracy in the age of Obama.
2009
The breakthrough
Politics and government, Race relations, Rassenbeziehung
Veteran journalist Ifill sheds new light on the impact of Barack Obama's presidential victory and introduces the emerging African American politicians forging a new path to political power. Ifill argues that the Black political structure formed during the Civil Rights movement is giving way to a generation who are the direct beneficiaries of the struggles of the 1960s. She offers detailed profiles of such prominent leaders as Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and U.S. Congressman Artur Davis of Alabama, as well as numerous up-and-coming figures. Drawing on exclusive interviews with power brokers such as President Obama, Colin Powell, Vernon Jordan, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, his son Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and many others, as well as her own observations and analysis of such issues as generational conflict, the race/gender clash, and the "black enough" conundrum, Ifill shows why this is a pivotal moment in history.--From publisher description.
2009
New York divided
Slavery, Cotton trade
James Oliver Horton, historian emeritus of the Smithsonia talks with NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill about slavery's impact on New York City during the first half of the 19th century.
2007
The breakthrough
Politics and government, Race relations, Presidents
2009

Among WRITERS

Among writers, Gwen Ifill ranks 7,227 out of 7,302. Before her are Brian K. Vaughan, Niloofar Rahmani, Jacqueline Woodson, Helen DeWitt, Scott Snyder, and NoViolet Bulawayo. After her are Teju Cole, Mary Roach, Jake Tapper, Claudia Rankine, Caitlin Moran, and Megan Abbott.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1955, Gwen Ifill ranks 744. Before her are Tony Snow, Gillian Cowley, Sanal Edamaruku, Pierre J. Thuot, Ann Meyers, and Kevin Brady. After her are Pete Sessions, Ann Grant, Bradley Byrne, Vinita Bali, Billy Long, and Donna Hartley. Among people deceased in 2016, Gwen Ifill ranks 638. Before her are Kalpana, Qandeel Baloch, Mateus Caramelo, Stefan Henze, Andrew Florent, and Guilherme Gimenez de Souza. After her are Antoine Demoitié, Martin Crowe, Robert Abajyan, Sarah Tait, Amjad Sabri, and Marek Svatoš.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Gwen Ifill ranks 18,163 out of 20,380. Before her are Joe Pavelski (1984), D'or Fischer (1981), Walker Zimmerman (1993), Alexandria Mills (1992), Kaitlin Doubleday (1984), and YNW Melly (1999). After her are Mario (1986), Malik Beasley (1996), Kaki King (1979), Taylor Rochestie (1985), LaTasha Colander (1976), and Ambyr Childers (1988).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Gwen Ifill ranks 1,195. Before her are Matthew Quick (1973), J. D. Vance (1984), Brian K. Vaughan (1976), Jacqueline Woodson (1963), Helen DeWitt (1957), and Scott Snyder (1976). After her are Teju Cole (1975), Mary Roach (1959), Jake Tapper (1969), Megan Abbott (1971), Lauren Oliver (1982), and Celeste Ng (1980).

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