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Robert E. Pierre was born in 1968 in Franklin, Louisiana. He is a well-known reporter and editor who has worked for a long time at The Washington Post newspaper.

Robert E. Pierre's Work

Robert E. Pierre is known for writing about important social issues. He helps people understand big topics through his articles.

Reporting on Social Issues

Pierre has written many articles about different topics. He has covered issues like:

  • Challenges faced by adults in the legal system.
  • Fairness for young people in the legal system.
  • Ideas about social justice, which means making sure everyone is treated fairly in society.

Award-Winning Articles

Robert E. Pierre was one of 18 writers who worked on a special series of articles for The Washington Post. This series won an award. Later, these articles were put together in a book called Being a Black Man: At the Corner of Progress and Peril.

Co-Authoring Books

Pierre also wrote a book with another writer from The Washington Post, Jon Jeter. Their book is called A Day Late and a Dollar Short: High Hopes and Deferred Dreams in Obama's "Post-Racial" America. This book explores ideas about hope and challenges in America during a specific time.

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