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Anthony Shadid
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Shadid at the National Press Club in 2007
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Anthony Shadid
September 26, 1968 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Died | February 16, 2012 (aged 43) |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison (1990) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | The New York Times |
| Known for | Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Spouse(s) |
Nada Bakri
(m. 2009–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, in 2004 and 2010 |
Anthony Shadid (born September 26, 1968 – died February 16, 2012) was a brave American journalist. He worked as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. This means he reported news from other countries, especially from Baghdad and Beirut. He won the famous Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting two times. He earned these awards in 2004 and 2010 for his excellent reporting.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Shadid was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His family had roots in Lebanon. He grew up with a strong connection to his heritage.
In 1990, Anthony graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. While he was a student there, he wrote for the school newspaper. It was called The Daily Cardinal. This was an early step in his journalism career.
A Career in Journalism
Anthony Shadid spent many years reporting from different parts of the world. He was known for his deep understanding of the Middle East. From 2003 to 2009, he worked for The Washington Post. He was their expert on Islamic affairs in the Middle East.
Before that, he worked for the Associated Press. He was a correspondent in Cairo, Egypt. He also worked as a news editor in Los Angeles. He spent two years covering diplomacy for The Boston Globe. This involved reporting on how countries interact.
Reporting from Dangerous Places
Journalists like Anthony often work in risky areas. In 2002, while reporting in the West Bank, he was shot. This happened when he was working for the Boston Globe. The bullet hit his shoulder. He recovered and continued his important work.
In March 2011, Anthony and three colleagues went missing in Libya. They were there to report on a big uprising. This was against the leader Col. Muammar Al-Ghaddafi. The New York Times worked hard to find them. On March 21, 2011, the Libyan government set them free.
Personal Life and Legacy
Anthony Shadid was married to Nada Bakri, who was also a reporter. They had a son named Malik. Anthony also had a daughter, Laila, from an earlier marriage.
Anthony Shadid passed away on February 16, 2012. He was 43 years old. He died from a severe asthma attack while leaving Syria. He was reporting from there at the time. His body was taken to Turkey by a photographer, Tyler Hicks.
Awards and Achievements
Anthony Shadid received many awards for his outstanding journalism. These awards recognized his brave and insightful reporting.
- 2003: He won the George Polk Award for Foreign Reporting.
- 2004: He received several honors, including:
- The Michael Kelly Award
- An Overseas Press Club award
- An American Society of Newspaper Editors award
- His first Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting
- 2006: He won Ridenhour Book Prize for his book Night Draws Near.
- 2010: He earned his second Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting.
- 2011: He received an Honorary Doctorate from the American University of Beirut.
- 2012: He was again recognized with a George Polk Award for Foreign Reporting. His book House of Stone was also a finalist for major book awards.
Books by Anthony Shadid
Anthony Shadid wrote several books based on his experiences. His 2005 book, Night Draws Near, was about the war in Iraq. It showed how the war affected the Iraqi people.
- Legacy of the Prophet: Despots, Democrats, and the New Politics of Islam (2002)
- Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War (2005)
- House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East (2012)
Award for Journalism Ethics
