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In the News: Today’s Social and Political Landscape
Emmy Award-winning journalist LINSEY DAVIS has had a meteoric rise to host ABC News Live Prime and World News Tonight Sunday, covering global stories and interviewing major influential figures, politicians, and health officials including Hillary Clinton, Mike Pence, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, and others. Linsey offers unparalleled analysis, raises vital questions, and leans into tough conversations about the social and political issues of the day. She also shares insights into the business of journalism and news media.
Diversity and Inclusion: Taking the Next Step for Meaningful Inclusion
While most D&I efforts fall short of significant change, LINSEY DAVIS galvanizes audiences to reimagine what inclusion looks like – and feels like – in our personal and professional lives. Responding to the incredible recent shift in the culture around diversity and inclusion, Davis breaks down the ideas in accessible terms, imparting the practical yet profound possibilities of how we can change our classrooms, conference rooms, and corporations for the better.
Drawing on Faith: Facing Difficult Challenges & Finding Hope
Emmy Award-winning journalist LINSEY DAVIS speaks with warmth and candor about how she has drawn on her Christian faith to face challenges and find inspiration. From overcoming health issues, to embarking on a celebrated career as a children’s author, Linsey shares her uplifting faith journey and creates a meaningful connection with audiences.
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Doors: Creating a Culture of Diversity in Children’s Literature
A celebrated children’s book author, LINSEY DAVIS reveals the inspiration behind her process – writing mirrors for children who will see themselves reflected in the pages, as well as providing windows into unfamiliar worlds that offer a chance to develop empathy and understanding. Her innovative approach captures not only the imagination of young readers but offers impactful ideas for adult audiences as well.
Shirley Chisholm Set the Table: How the First Black Congresswoman Inspired Today’s Leaders
LINSEY DAVIS draws on her award-winning reporting skills to trace the history of Black women in United States politics, illuminating for audiences the power of historic figures and the shifts in culture their achievements represent.
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Linsey Davis was "a star" moderating a historic presidential debate
Emmy Award-winning ABC correspondent LINSEY DAVIS was called "a star" moderator of the historic September debate between Trump and Harris by Vogue. Davis is the perfect choice to bring perspective to political conversations, having led the first roundtable discussion with Black female mayors of Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Baton Rouge, and Tacoma, as well as a series of interviews with the spouses of presidential candidates in a series called Running Mates.
Award-winning journalist Linsey Davis receives glowing praise for her speaking events as both a speaker and a moderator
When two-time Emmy-winning journalist LINSEY DAVIS joined the South Bend Community School Corporation for their Thought Leadership Conference, she connected with the audience and made a meaningful impact. The event theme ‘Continuing the Conversation: Passion, Prowess, Power’ aligned with Davis’ wave-making and conversation-starting work as a journalist covering news around the globe. Davis received glowing praise from the host, who said: “We absolutely loved Linsey. She was approachable and gave a great interview. Thank you for a positive experience.”
Davis has been in-demand with groups of all kinds, including Chicago Chapter Charities, Jack and Jill of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency, and more. When the New York Times bestselling author joined The New Albany Community Foundation for their annual benefit, Remarkable Evening, she earned a rave review: ”She was so effective and navigated the discussion so well. I would highly recommend her to others if you ever have someone considering. Linsey was also very easy to work with, kind and personable.”
Linsey Davis is currently the anchor of ABC News Live “Prime with Linsey Davis,” ABC News’ Emmy® Award-winning streaming evening newscast, and “World News Tonight” Sunday. She is a correspondent filing reports for “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” and “Nightline.”
Davis has conducted powerful, exclusive newsmaking interviews with world leaders, influential figures, health officials, and politicians. Notable interviews include the only interview with comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of dozens of sexual assault allegations; Jonathan Majors, after he was convicted of one misdemeanor assault charge and one harassment violation; Boris Johnson, shortly after he left his position as prime minister; the victims who suffered abuse at the hands of Larry Ray at Sarah Lawrence University; Shelley Lynn Thornton, also known as Baby Roe, the daughter of Jane Roe; Kevin Strickland, a wrongfully convicted Missouri man who was released from prison after 43 years; Myon Burrell, a Minneapolis inmate who said he was wrongfully convicted for murder; and Nick Cannon, discussing his journey towards atonement, education and self-improvement after making antisemitic comments and espousing conspiracy theories.
Davis’ additional interviewees include former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Mike Pence, former First Lady Karen Pence, Gov. Ron Desantis, Nikki Haley, Speaker Mike Johnson, Beto O’Rourke, Gov. Wes Moore, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Herschel Walker, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Kanye West, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Anita Hill, Bill Gates, Halle Berry, Dionne Warwick, Huma Abedin, Dave Grohl, Billy Porter, nearly two dozen senators from both sides of the aisle and dozens of House representatives, and leading up to the 2024 Iowa caucuses, she interviewed the spouses of seven presidential candidates as part of a series called “Running Mates.”
Davis helped lead ABC News’ coverage of the 2024 presidential election, notably co-hosting the 2024 presidential debate alongside David Muir, and ABC News’ election night coverage “Your Voice, Your Vote.” She was an integral part of the 2022 midterm elections and was at the forefront of ABC News’ coverage of the 2020 presidential election, spanning all eight nights of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. She co-anchored major political events such as two presidential primary debates, the vice-presidential debate, presidential election coverage and Inauguration Day.
Davis has covered news stories around the globe, including the Black Lives Matter movement, the Las Vegas massacre, the Harvey Weinstein allegations and subsequent #MeToo movement, the Boston Marathon bombing, the Nairobi Mall massacre and several of President Obama’s trips overseas. She has also reported on various natural disasters, including the earthquake in Haiti and multiple hurricanes.
Davis joined ABC News in 2017 as a New York-based correspondent for ABC NewsOne, the network’s affiliate news service. Prior, Davis was the anchor of the weekend evening newscasts at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. During her time there, she reported from New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Torino for the 2006 Winter Olympics and Athens for the 2004 Summer Olympics. From 2001 to 2003, she was a reporter at WJRT-TV, the ABC-owned station in Flint, Michigan.
Davis has received several honors for her reporting, including two Emmy Awards, a duPont-Columbia Award and a regional Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2023, “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” won the Gracie Award for Best National News Program and a Front-Page Award for the feature “Water Warriors.” In 2022, she also won a 2022 On Air Talent – News Magazine Gracie Award.
Davis is the author of six books, including The New York Times bestsellers “Girls of the World” (March 2024) and “The Smallest Spot of a Dot” (January 2023), and the titles “How High Is Heaven” (February 2022), “Stay This Way Forever” (February 2021), “The World Is Awake” (February 2019) and “One Big Heart” (August 2019).
Davis earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Arts degree in communications from New York University.
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