On May 22, 1940, Bernard Shaw was born in Chicago, Illinois. A pioneering African American journalist, Shaw became CNN’s chief anchor and was a key figure during the network’s rise in prominence. He was widely respected for his calm, authoritative coverage of major global events, including the Gulf War in 1991, where he reported live from Baghdad during bombings. His legacy opened doors for future generations of Black journalists in broadcast news.
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