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Jericka Duncan
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| Born | August 12, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Aurora High School (Ohio), 2001 |
| Alma mater | Ohio University, 2005 |
| Occupation | CBS Weekend News Anchor / National Correspondent |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Employer | CBS News |
Jericka Duncan (born August 12, 1983) is an American TV news reporter for CBS News in New York City. She is also the anchor for the CBS Weekend News. Duncan is known for her brave reporting, especially in 2018 when she shared threatening text messages sent to her by TV executive Jeff Fager while she was investigating a story about him.
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Early Life and School Days
Jericka Duncan was born in 1983 and grew up in Ohio. She went to Aurora High School, where she was a star athlete. She was a talented basketball player and also competed in track and field. She was so good at track that she set five school records that stood for many years.
After graduating high school in 2001, Duncan attended Ohio University. There, she studied communication and continued to run track, becoming the captain of her team. In 2005, she was honored with the NAACP Image Award for her athletic achievements. She graduated that same year with a degree in Communication.
Career in Journalism
Duncan began her career as a TV reporter right after college in 2005. She first worked for WETM-TV in Elmira, New York, and later moved to WIVB-TV in Buffalo, New York. In 2010, she joined KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 2013, she was hired by CBS News as a national correspondent. This meant she would cover big news stories all over the country. Some of the major events she reported on include:
- The 70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014.
- The first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.
- The Washington Navy Yard shooting.
- Severe winter storms in Boston.
Awards and Recognition
Duncan has won several awards for her excellent reporting.
- 2007: She won the "Best Spot News Coverage" award from the New York State Broadcasters Association.
- 2008: She won a local Emmy award for her reporting during major winter storms.
- 2011-2012: Her reports on a serious crime in Philadelphia, where four adults were held captive, won her a first-place award from the Associated Press.
- 2012: The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists named her the "Broadcast Journalist of the Year."
A Major Story and Its Impact
In 2018, Duncan was covering a story about Jeff Fager, the executive producer of the news show 60 Minutes. Several women had accused him of workplace misconduct. While Duncan was investigating, Fager sent her a text message to try and stop her from reporting the story.
The message said, "If you repeat these false accusations without any of your own reporting to back them up you will be responsible for hurting me. Be careful." He also warned that continuing with the story "will become a serious problem."
Instead of being silenced, Duncan bravely shared the text message with the public. Soon after, Fager was fired from his job. He later admitted to sending the message.
Why It Mattered
Duncan's decision to reveal the message was a big moment. It started important conversations about the challenges journalists, especially women, can face when reporting on powerful people. It also showed the courage it takes to stand up for the truth. Her actions were praised by many, including the National Association of Black Journalists.
Support from Coworkers
Duncan received a lot of support from her colleagues at CBS News. Anchors like Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell, and John Dickerson publicly praised her for her bravery.
While reporting on Hurricane Florence, Jeff Glor of the CBS Evening News said to her on air, "You have done great work... That message was unacceptable. I think it's important for you to know... that I, we, the entire team at Evening News supports you 100 percent."
