Stephen Henderson (journalist)
Stephen Henderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Christine |
| Children | 2 |
Stephen Henderson (born 1970) is an American journalist. Henderson won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for commentary and the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year Award.
Early life and education
A native of Detroit, Michigan, Henderson graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1988 and the University of Michigan in 1992.[2]
Career
Henderson writes for the editorial page of the Detroit Free Press, hosts the daily talk show "Detroit Today" on WDET, hosts the weekly talk show "American Black Journal" on Detroit Public Television, co-hosts the news show "MiWeek" on Detroit Public Television, and is a correspondent for WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) in Detroit.[2][3] In 2014 he won both the Pulitzer Prize for commentary and the National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year Award for his writing on Detroit's financial crisis.[2][4]
Awards
- 1993 Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize for Distinguished Education Reporting
- 2001 American Society of Newspaper Editors Prize for editorial writing[3]
- 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[2]
- 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year Award[4]
- 2014 Scripps Howard Award for Commentary[5]
References
- ^ Stephen Henderson (August 3, 2014). "Stephen Henderson: Detroit's resilience must be seen to be believed". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ a b c d JC Reindl (April 14, 2014). "Free Press' Stephen Henderson wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize for commentary". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ a b Bill Shea (March 3, 2015). "WDET hires Free Press Pulitzer winner Stephen Henderson as 'Detroit Today' host". Crain's. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ a b Aprill Turner (May 1, 2014). "Stephen Henderson Named NABJ 2014 Journalist of the Year". National Association of Black Journalists. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ Detroit Free Press Staff (March 18, 2015). "Free Press' Henderson wins Scripps Howard commentary award". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2015-09-10.