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| ⚫ | '''Bruce Johnson''', also known as C. Bruce Johnson, is an American [[News presenter| News Anchor & Reporter]] for [[WUSA (TV)| WUSA 9]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] Johnson has won 19 [[News & Documentary Emmy Awards| Emmy Awards]] as a broadcast journalist.<ref name="NewsNow">{{cite web | last=WUSA9 News Now | title=Bruce Johnson Weekend Anchor & Reporter | url=http://www.wusa9.com/life/company/article/137335/133/Bruce-Johnson--Weekend-Anchor—Reporter | accessdate = 26 June 2012}}</ref> In 2003, the Society of Professional Journalists inducted him into the Hall of Fame.<ref name="Winner">{{cite web | last=The Winner’s Summit | title=Bruce Johnson Mater of Ceremony | url=http://thewinnerssummit.com/savingheartsforgenerations.org/index.php?page=bruce-johnson | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Bruce Johnson''', also known as C. Bruce Johnson, is an American [[News presenter |
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==Professional career== |
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Johnson began his career at [[WCPO-TV]] in [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]].<ref name="NKU"/> He later worked at WUSA-TV9, the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. For over 30 years, he has served as an anchor and reporter covering Washington D.C. city government and urban affairs issues in the United States. <ref name="NKU"/> |
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Johnson's news coverage includes the [[1982 Washington Metro train derailment]] that killed three people and injured twenty-five more.<ref>{{cite web | last=WUSA 9 | title=30th Anniversary Of Metro Crash That Killed 3 People On Blue/Orange Line | url=http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/184531/158/30th-Anniversary-Of-Fatal-Metro-Crash | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> Johnson covered the [[1977 Hanafi Siege]] where twelve gunmen seized three Washington D.C. buildings, held 149 hostages, and killed a radio journalist and police officer. The gunmen eventually released all hostages after a 39-hour standoff.<ref>{{cite web | last=WUSA 9 | title=Hanafi Hostages 35 years Later | url=http://wusa9.com/news/article/195407/373/Hanafi-Hostages-35-Years-Later | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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In the early 1990's, he reported documentaries for WUSA TV9's "Capitals of the World." His special assignments took him to Moscow, Paris, Stockholm, Budapest, Tokyo, Dakar, and Bangkok.<ref name="NewsNow"/> |
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In 2010, he worked in Port-Au-Prince to cover the [[2010 Haiti earthquake | earthquake and aftermath in Haiti]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Northern Magazine - NKU | title=The Telltale Heart | url=http://northernmagazine.nku.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=129 | accessdate = 26 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Johnson has extensively covered former D.C. Mayor and now councilman Marion Barry, including his arrest at the Vista Hotel for smoking crack cocaine, his prison sentence, and return to elected political office.<ref>{{cite web | last=Washington Post | title=Chuck Brown fans pay respects at Howard Theatre | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/chuck-brown-fans-pay-respects-at-howard-theatre/2012/05/29/gJQAtO1fzU_blog.html | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Variety | title=The Nine Lives of Marion Barry | url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117940508/ | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Johnson provided reports and analysis on the resignation of [[Harry Thomas, Jr.]], Washington, D.C. Ward 5 Councilmember. Thomas pled guilty to falsifying his tax returns and misappropriating government funds.<ref>{{cite web | last=Washington City Paper | title=Harry Thomas Jr. To Resign, Says WUSA9 | url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2012/01/04/harry-thomas-to-resign-says-wusa9/| accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> Also in 2012, Johnson covered the resignation of D.C. City Council Chairman Kwame Brown who pled guilty to bank fraud as part of a federal probe into D.C. corruption.<ref>{{cite web | last=WUSA-TV9| title=Washington, D.C. Council chairman, Kwame Brown, resigns hours after being charged with bank fraud | url=http://www.wusa9.com/rss/article/207806/158/Kwame-Brown-Resigns- | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Huffington Post| title=D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown Has 'No Plans To Resign' (UPDATED) | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/dc-council-chairman-kwame_n_1573442.html | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref> |
Johnson has extensively covered former D.C. Mayor and now councilman Marion Barry, including his arrest at the Vista Hotel for smoking crack cocaine, his prison sentence, and return to elected political office.<ref>{{cite web | last=Washington Post | title=Chuck Brown fans pay respects at Howard Theatre | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/chuck-brown-fans-pay-respects-at-howard-theatre/2012/05/29/gJQAtO1fzU_blog.html | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Variety | title=The Nine Lives of Marion Barry | url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117940508/ | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Johnson provided reports and analysis on the resignation of [[Harry Thomas, Jr.]], Washington, D.C. Ward 5 Councilmember. Thomas pled guilty to falsifying his tax returns and misappropriating government funds.<ref>{{cite web | last=Washington City Paper | title=Harry Thomas Jr. To Resign, Says WUSA9 | url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2012/01/04/harry-thomas-to-resign-says-wusa9/| accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> Also in 2012, Johnson covered the resignation of D.C. City Council Chairman Kwame Brown who pled guilty to bank fraud as part of a federal probe into D.C. corruption.<ref>{{cite web | last=WUSA-TV9| title=Washington, D.C. Council chairman, Kwame Brown, resigns hours after being charged with bank fraud | url=http://www.wusa9.com/rss/article/207806/158/Kwame-Brown-Resigns- | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Huffington Post| title=D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown Has 'No Plans To Resign' (UPDATED) | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/dc-council-chairman-kwame_n_1573442.html | accessdate = 7 July 2012}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Johnson has been honored by many organizations as part of his journalist and volunteer work in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. In 2003, Johnson was voted into the Society of Professional Journalist’s Hall of Fame. The D.C. City Council recognized Johnson in 2003 for being one of the nation’s best urban affairs and investigative journalists.<ref>{{cite web | last=City of D.C. | title=Bruce Johnson Recognition Resolution of 2006 | url=http://newsroom.dc.gov/file.aspx/release/13541/04-28-06_4.pdf | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> In 2007, Johnson won a local Emmy for his report on repairs at the Duke Ellington School and has won a total of 19 Emmy awards throughout his career.<ref>{{cite web | last=Capital Emmys | title=The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | url=http://www.capitalemmys.tv/archive/_pdfs/2006_Emmy_Awardees_Final.pdf | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="NKU">{{cite web | last=Northern Kentucky University | title=Notable Alumni Bruce Johnson | url=http://alumniconnect.nku.edu/?page=johnson| accessdate = 26 June 2012}}</ref> Johnson also received the Doctor’s National Award from the Association of Black Cardiologists in 2011.<ref>{{cite web | last=iUniverse | title=Author Spotlight – Bruce Johnson | url=http://www.iuniverse.com/Community/AuthorSpotlightCBruceJohnson.aspx | accessdate = 27 June 2012 (Subscription Needed To View Full Article}}</ref> |
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After his near-death experience, Johnson now advocates for people to become healthier in order to prevent heart attacks. His efforts and those of his producers resulted in the three-part television series that won national recognition from the [[American Heart Association]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Bruce Johnson Heart To Heart | title=Award-Winning Reporter Adds A Heart Healthy Lifestyle to His Beat | url=http://brucejohnsonhearttoheart.com/about-the-author_22.html| accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> |
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In 1992, Johnson suffered a heart attack while covering news in Washington D.C. He had confronted drug dealers working next to a summer jobs sign up hosted by D.C. mayor, [[Sharon Pratt Kelly]]. He then felt a tightening in his chest and his cameraman drove him to a local firehouse. Firefighters transported Johnson to the hospital where doctors told him that he suffered a near-fatal heart attack. He was 42 years old.<ref>{{cite web | last=National Public Radio (NPR) | title=Journalist Tells Of Having Massive Heart Attack At Age 42 | url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126109925 | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> Based on his recovery, he authored the book “Heart To Heart” featuring the recovery and comeback stories of 11 young heart attack survivors. The book was also published in Chinese by the People's Medical Publish House in China.<ref>{{cite web | last=Cape Gazette | title=Lewes Resident Bruce Johnson Promotes Book In China | url=http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/lewes-resident-bruce-johnson-promotes-book-in-china/821519 | accessdate = 27 June 2012 (Subscription Needed To View Full Article}}</ref> |
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Johnson is married with three adult children and three grandsons. He enjoys road biking and practicing yoga.<ref name="Winner"/> |
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Johnson authored a second book in 2012 titled “All or Nothing, The Victor Page Story” which documents the life of former NBA-prospect [[Victor Page]]. |
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==Awards and recognition== |
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| ⚫ | In 2003, Johnson was voted into the Society of Professional Journalist’s Hall of Fame. The D.C. City Council recognized Johnson in 2003 for being one of the nation’s best urban affairs and investigative journalists.<ref>{{cite web | last=City of D.C. | title=Bruce Johnson Recognition Resolution of 2006 | url=http://newsroom.dc.gov/file.aspx/release/13541/04-28-06_4.pdf | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref> In 2007, Johnson won a local Emmy for his report on repairs at the Duke Ellington School and has won a total of 19 Emmy awards throughout his career.<ref>{{cite web | last=Capital Emmys | title=The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | url=http://www.capitalemmys.tv/archive/_pdfs/2006_Emmy_Awardees_Final.pdf | accessdate = 27 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="NKU"/> Johnson also received the Doctor’s National Award from the Association of Black Cardiologists in 2011.<ref>{{cite web | last=iUniverse | title=Author Spotlight – Bruce Johnson | url=http://www.iuniverse.com/Community/AuthorSpotlightCBruceJohnson.aspx | accessdate = 27 June 2012 (Subscription Needed To View Full Article}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[WUSA (TV) | WUSA 9]] |
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Revision as of 00:28, 7 February 2013
Bruce Johnson, also known as C. Bruce Johnson, is an American News Anchor & Reporter for WUSA 9 in Washington, D.C. Johnson has won 19 Emmy Awards as a broadcast journalist.[1] In 2003, the Society of Professional Journalists inducted him into the Hall of Fame.[2]
Johnson has extensively covered former D.C. Mayor and now councilman Marion Barry, including his arrest at the Vista Hotel for smoking crack cocaine, his prison sentence, and return to elected political office.[3][4] In 2012, Johnson provided reports and analysis on the resignation of Harry Thomas, Jr., Washington, D.C. Ward 5 Councilmember. Thomas pled guilty to falsifying his tax returns and misappropriating government funds.[5] Also in 2012, Johnson covered the resignation of D.C. City Council Chairman Kwame Brown who pled guilty to bank fraud as part of a federal probe into D.C. corruption.[6][7]
Johnson has been honored by many organizations as part of his journalist and volunteer work in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. In 2003, Johnson was voted into the Society of Professional Journalist’s Hall of Fame. The D.C. City Council recognized Johnson in 2003 for being one of the nation’s best urban affairs and investigative journalists.[8] In 2007, Johnson won a local Emmy for his report on repairs at the Duke Ellington School and has won a total of 19 Emmy awards throughout his career.[9][10] Johnson also received the Doctor’s National Award from the Association of Black Cardiologists in 2011.[11]
After his near-death experience, Johnson now advocates for people to become healthier in order to prevent heart attacks. His efforts and those of his producers resulted in the three-part television series that won national recognition from the American Heart Association.[12]
Johnson is married with three adult children and three grandsons. He enjoys road biking and practicing yoga.[2]
References
- ^ WUSA9 News Now. "Bruce Johnson Weekend Anchor & Reporter". Retrieved 26 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b The Winner’s Summit. "Bruce Johnson Mater of Ceremony". Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Washington Post. "Chuck Brown fans pay respects at Howard Theatre". Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ Variety. "The Nine Lives of Marion Barry". Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ Washington City Paper. "Harry Thomas Jr. To Resign, Says WUSA9". Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ WUSA-TV9. "Washington, D.C. Council chairman, Kwame Brown, resigns hours after being charged with bank fraud". Retrieved 7 July 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Huffington Post. "D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown Has 'No Plans To Resign' (UPDATED)". Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ City of D.C. "Bruce Johnson Recognition Resolution of 2006" (PDF). Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Capital Emmys. "The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences" (PDF). Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Northern Kentucky University. "Notable Alumni Bruce Johnson". Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ iUniverse. "Author Spotlight – Bruce Johnson". Retrieved 27 June 2012 (Subscription Needed To View Full Article.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Bruce Johnson Heart To Heart. "Award-Winning Reporter Adds A Heart Healthy Lifestyle to His Beat". Retrieved 27 June 2012.