Gene Roberts
Gene Roberts is an acclaimed American journalist and author known for his significant contributions to newspaper journalism. He served as the executive editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1972 to 1990, where he led the paper to win 17 Pulitzer Prizes. Roberts is also known for his work as the managing editor of The New York Times from 1994 to 1997. In addition to his editorial career, he co-authored 'The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation,' which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for History.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Race Beat
"The Race Beat" is a historical exploration of the crucial role that the press played in the civil rights movement in the United States. The book delves into the challenges faced by journalists, both white and black, as they covered the struggle for racial equality in the South during the 1950s and 1960s. It highlights the impact of their stories on shaping public opinion and influencing policy changes, while also examining the tactics used by segregationists to control the narrative.
