Connie Chung: The Trailblazing Journalist and Broadcast Legend
Discover the inspiring biography of Connie Chung, a pioneering journalist and broadcast icon.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 20, 1946, in Washington, D.C., Connie Chung grew up in a Chinese-American family. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism.
Career Highlights
– First woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News (1993-1995)
– Anchor, ABC News’ 20/20 (1998-2002)
– Reporter, NBC News (1989-1991)
– Notable interviews: Clinton, Bush, and Obama
Awards and Recognition
– Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism (1991)
– Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting (1992)
– Asian American Journalists Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2000)
Personal Life
– Married to Maury Povich, TV host and producer
– Family: one son, Matthew
Legacy
– Pioneered diversity in journalism and broadcasting
– Inspired generations of women and minority journalists
– Continues to advocate for social justice and equality
Connect with Connie Chung
– Twitter: @conniechung
– LinkedIn: Connie Chung