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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.]] |
'''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 is also the author of the book “Heart To Heart” and 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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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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Revision as of 21:31, 24 October 2012
Bruce Johnson, also known as C. Bruce Johnson, is an American News Anchor & Reporter for WUSA 9 in Washington, D.C. Johnson is also the author of the book “Heart To Heart” and 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] After his recovery, Johnson began long-distance running and completed a 26.2-mile Marine Corps Marathon.[13]
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.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
NKUwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ 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.
- ^ YouTube. "Marine Marathon". Retrieved 27 June 2012.