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Fredricka Whitfield

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Fredricka Whitfield is a news anchor for CNN/U.S. Based in the network's world headquarters in Atlanta, Whitfield anchors the weekend edition of CNN Newsroom.

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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Be whole America. We are an inclusive beautiful nation of colors, backgrounds and roots.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
@Acosta Welcome aboard my friend !!
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Blessings to #TeamBeans . Join our fight against cancer
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Rest In Peace fellow Howardite ⁦ @chadwickboseman ⁩ So sad, gone way too soon.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
A power elevator ride @NMAAHC for the second #womensE3
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Thanks for always keeping it real Dr. Choo.
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Esther Choo, MD MPH
3 years
“We are drowning in patients across the US... Right now 1 in 1500 Americans over the age of 25 is hospitalized with Covid. We aren’t designed for that and we can’t take much more.” With @FWhitfield this weekend, about the gravity of the anticipated Jan/Feb surge:
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Fredricka Whitfield
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Loved growing up in the 70s. The music,bell bottoms, platform sandals. Watch tonight #TBT #SeventiesCNN http://t.co/rhIgDTd9zO
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Mr. Bunch and Ms. Winfrey help make @NMAAHC feel like home for all. Today’s inaugural E3 Womens summit:moving.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Another legend gone. Larry King in a league of his own. Privileged to have had impactful conversations with him. RIP
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Arriving at #EbonyPower100 as an honoree and thrilled to see knockouts like @SugarRayLeonard
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Thanks so much. Glad to be back!!
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Dr. Jeffrey Guterman
4 years
@FWhitfield Welcome back, Fred. You were missed.
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Fredricka Whitfield
2 years
The power of your prayers Kevin and everyone with a heart like yours. I can’t thank you all enough.
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Kevin Corke
2 years
Morning prayer warriors! If you have a moment today and are inclined, please send up a prayer for my friend @FWhitfield . A much-needed boost of spiritual strength at just the right time. Thanks ☺️ 🙏🏾
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Thank you dad and all service people at Arlington and beyond who fought to preserve and propel our rights and freedoms
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Fredricka Whitfield
1 year
You go girl @AnaCabrera congrats on getting it done !! @nycmarathon
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Meaningful lesson filled send offs to two extraordinary Americans this week: Aretha Franklin and Sen. John McCain. RIP
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Fredricka Whitfield
1 year
Praying for Damar Hamlin
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
10 years
One day to go before I join @drsanjaygupta and @cnnfitnation team at the Malibu classic Triathalon start line http://t.co/OmS34BlS0G
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Come on America the beautiful, enough!!
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Happy birthday CNN. Ted Turner, you’re impact on the world is immense. Thank you #CNN40
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Happy thanksgiving everyone. I hope your day is filled with laughter and love with a side of great food.
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
A strong panel of women with awareness in politics, economy, culture and family joining me on air in minutes.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Can't wait to show you new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. My talk and tour Saturday 11a
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Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
See why these girls on the run rock in ten mins @cnnnewsroom
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Fredricka Whitfield
1 year
Thank you Barbara Walters. RIP
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Can’t wait. I’m looking forward !!see you sunday.
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John Fogerty
3 years
Tune into my interview with @FWhitfield on @CNN tomorrow!
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Crushing news of General Colin Powell’s passing. So privileged to have interviewed him. A hero for so many reasons on so many levels. RIP
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Fredricka Whitfield
2 years
I can not tell you how sad I am to hear of the great Renee Poussaint's passing. She was not only one of DC's favorite long time tv anchors, she was one of my idols. I was a college intern at WJLA. She taught me what she demostrated: poise, preparedness and professionalism.
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
2018. My panel says this is the Year of women on ballots and at the ballot box
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Fredricka Whitfield
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
What a powerful force. What an amazing warrior in RBG. RIP.
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
With my producer @CNNFaith heading to our Hofstra U set as the presidential debate stage is fine tuned for Monday
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Talking with @CharlesBarkIey about ncaa, road to White House and running into old friends in minutes @CNNnewsroom
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
So much fun and inspiring with @GayleKing
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Salute
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Crushed. Anthony Bourdain, a treasure. Always a treat to talk about his global discoveries.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
@PeterHotez @CNN @CDCgov @Walmart So glad you could be with us. And so glad I didn’t have to pronounce the name of that deadly bacteria. Per usual, you taught us lots today.
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
After NYT article, CNN legal analyst Ross Garber just told me on air Wh counsel Don Mcgahn “ lets be clear he is a witness, he went in and sat with prosecutor and the agents and he provided info. The wh counsel is a witness and probably an important one”
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Amazing wash post reporter jason rezaian and his wife celebrating his freedom and a great night.
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Hugely grateful for giant honor @naacpimageaward . I’m thru the moon with this nomination. Inspired by so many. Can’t wait for January !!
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Heart broken for kids and families in my beloved South Florida.
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
we can't say enough about our fabulous moms
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Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Ended my birthday week motivated by these young runners in dc. Watch these champs today 3p @CNNnewsroom
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Fredricka Whitfield
10 years
do you think fans will still support clippers players despite reported racist comments from clippers owner? and what should nba do?
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Watch @wolfblitzer midterm election coverage this Tuesday
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Wanted to wear my RBG socks. Instead must be memorialized.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Cicely Tyson demonstrated a lifetime of regal strength. No one else impacted us like her.
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Good luck to my fellow Howard U alums @anthonyanderson and @Lazalonzo @naacpimageaward
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Stunned and saddened by the passing of fellow Marylander and Howard U grad Rep. Elijah Cummings. So many powerful conversations with him.
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Thanks to fabulous team at philly's logan square cafe where we hosted my show today!!!
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
You've got to see Bebe Winans' play about him and family "Born for This". Lessons for all lives. Next stop: DC
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
I was 5 at my grandparents’ and heard my first fav song Chain of fools. Thx ARETHA for a lifetime of lessons thru music R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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Fredricka Whitfield
2 years
I salute our vets everywhere including my marvelous dad at Arlington and my beautiful bro.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Stunned and saddened about Jovita Moore’s passing. What a bright light she will forever be.
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Fredricka Whitfield
9 years
A kid in the 70s:Tv's Charlie's angels,Christie Love and Wonder Woman.Music's Funkadelic and War. #TBT #SeventiesCNN http://t.co/xQxJS3NKr6
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Powerful conversation with amazing mother-daughter duo Yara and Keri Shahidi @NMAAHC #WomensE3
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Prayers to all including families of tv colleagues NBC’s Larry Edgeworth and CBS’ Maria Mercader taken too soon by coronavirus #together
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Too young to go, David Cassidy. One of my first back in the day heart throbs and star of a fav show Patridge Family. RIP
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Former trump exec vp Louise Sunshine in an exclusive interview in minutes. She loves the Donald and admires hillary
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Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Paying tribute this holiday to America's amazing service people past and present including my dad and my bro.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Happy Juneteenth day wedding to my niece and new nephew. Thank you @jessicadean for filling in for me so that I could enjoy beautiful new history being made.
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Fun reunion time #WHCD
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Home run Hank Aaron. He said he “had to do it so that others behind you could have an opportunity” RIP
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
So glad to moderate a discussion @NMAAHC with Cathy Hughes
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Crushed, no other way to put it. Rest in peace Prince.
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Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
'Blackish' at #WHCD
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
@howardU alum joined me to talk about her friend @KamalaHarris so touching
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Happy Mother's Day to moms at home and on front lines
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
With fellow #ebonypower100 honorees Kenneth Lawson and Janiece Evans Page
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Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Fueling up for DNC w/ a local flavor — a Philly Cheese Steak! #CNNTBT #Blastfrommypoliticalpast
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Fredricka Whitfield
5 years
Congrats team USA some baaaaaaad women!!!
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Paying tribute and honoring global hero Dr. Martin Luther King this both celebratory and solemn weekend.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Thank you for joining. Love wins.
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Jonathan Greenblatt
3 years
Thank you to @FWhitfield for having myself and @DerrickNAACP on today to discuss the recent spate of antisemitic and hate-fueled incidents across our nation. We need awareness and solutions to these important issues.
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Fredricka Whitfield
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I had the great honor of introducing Franco “immaculate reception “ Harris earlier this year during a special event in Pittsburg. He was as big in life as in legend. So sad and shocked of the passing of #francoharris
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Fredricka Whitfield
1 year
So enlightening Ron. Thanks for joining.
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Ronald Brownstein
1 year
Important conversation with @FWhitfield today on the multi - pronged (and escalating) red state effort to carve out a nation w/in a nation.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Got my ticket. On the way to president Obama's last #WHCD
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Just ran into my buddy @bobschieffer who I forever admire. NH attracting the best in political reporting.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Today is deadline day. Thanks so much for your support and the privilege of your vote along the way What a tremendous honor to be in the running for @naacpimageaward
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
ICYMI @AMarch4OurLives teens say this is the beginning
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Heading to @NMAAHC to help celebrate @HowardU 150 yrs
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
Final four excitement in Houston underway big time. Join me and @steve21smith Saturday All Access at 2:30p est
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
8 years
I can't thank you all enough for your love and caring of dad. All of your messages are super comforting.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Sad on loss of @jimvance4 , a huge beacon . A real inspiration on so many levels for those of us growing up and working in DC. #jimvance
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Unbelievable and sad!!
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Unbelievable and sad!!!
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
2 years
Prayers to @RichardEngel and family. You blessed Henry with a beautiful, loving journey.
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
You all nailed it: too many questions need answers.
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Leana Wen, M.D.
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Joining @FWhitfield @CNNnewsroom w @TimNaftali @Swerdlick : The nation anxiously awaits information about @realDonaldTrump ’s condition. How is his breathing & oxygen saturation? Reports yesterday suggested substantial change over 24 hours in his clinical condition. How is he now?
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Paying homage to Mary Tyler Moore. Inspiring so many women to unapologetically pursue our best #MTM
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
this wednesday a unique piece of civil rights icon Rosa Parks' history is auctioned
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Fredricka Whitfield
4 years
Thank you
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Fredricka Whitfield
1 year
@donlemon @DrewGriffinCNN @GaryTuchmanCNN Crushing loss. Drew remains one of a kind.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Thanks @MartinSavidge for filling in for me this weekend. Wish me luck @naacpimageaward
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Happy Father’s Day to all you amazing do-it-all Dads!!
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
Heartfelt prayers to families of Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburg.
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Fredricka Whitfield
3 years
Thank you to you brilliant women commited to equitable care, compassion and change. RIP Dr Susan Moore
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Joia Crear Perry
3 years
Thank you @FWhitfield @CNN for sharing your truth and #SayHerName ! #DrSusanMoore should still be here. She is US. She was not valued. Not respected. Not trusted. Thank you to my SHERO Dr. @CamaraJones for changing the narrative of blame and shame to #JusticeandJoy #EndRacism
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Fredricka Whitfield
2 years
You’re the best. Thanks for joining!!
@MarkHertling
Mark Hertling
2 years
My conversation with ⁦ @FWhitfield ⁩ on ⁦ @CNN ⁩ regarding Ukraine & how ⁦ @POTUS ⁩ has set the conditions for Tuesday’s engagement with Putin.
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Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
all this week on cnn, champions for change. Meet the champs I celebrate.
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
6 years
ICYMI @AMarch4OurLives in DC so many extraordinary families like the Bishops
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
. @gwenifill first inspired me with her profound advice when we were both correspondents @NBCNews . RIP my friend
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@FWhitfield
Fredricka Whitfield
7 years
Olympian John Carlos and his thoughts on his iconic protest plus today's athletes and protests minutes from now @CNNnewsroom
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