Nancy Hicks Maynard
American journalist and publisher (1946–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nancy Alene Hicks Maynard (November 1, 1946 – September 21, 2008) was an American publisher, journalist, former owner of The Oakland Tribune, and co-founder of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. She was the first African-American female reporter for The New York Times, and at the time of her death, The Oakland Tribune was the only metropolitan daily newspaper to have been owned by African Americans. She was a pioneering advocate for diversifying newsrooms.[1][2][3]
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Born | Nancy Alene Hall (1946-11-01)November 1, 1946 Harlem, New York City, USA |
Died | September 21, 2008(2008-09-21) (aged 61) |
Education | Long Island University Stanford Law School |
Known for | Maynard Institute co-founder |
Notable credit(s) | The New York Times The Washington Post The Oakland Tribune |
Spouse(s) | Robert C. Maynard (1975–1993†) Daniel D. Hicks (1965–1974†) |
Partner | Jay T. Harris |
Children | Dori J., David and Alex |
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