Vicki Mabrey facts for kids

Vicki Mabrey is a talented American journalist. She was born on April 3, 1956. She is well-known for her work as a correspondent for ABC News on the show Nightline.

About Vicki Mabrey

Vicki Mabrey has had a long and successful career in television news. She has reported on many important events. Her work has earned her several top awards in journalism.

Her Amazing Career in News

From 1999 to 2005, Vicki Mabrey was a correspondent for CBS News on the show 60 Minutes II. This was a very important role. Before that, she worked as a reporter for WBAL-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked there for eight years.

Vicki Mabrey has won four Emmy Awards. These awards are a big honor in television. She won two Emmy Awards in 1997. These were for her reporting on the sad death of Princess Diana. She also won two Emmy Awards in 1996. These were for her coverage of the Atlanta Olympic bombing. She also reported on the crash of TWA Flight 800.

Early Life and Education

Vicki Mabrey was born in Missouri. At that time, schools in Missouri were still separated by race. This meant that Black and white students went to different schools. Vicki was one of the first African-American students to attend her grade school. This was a big step forward.

She went to Howard University in Washington, D.C.. There, she studied political science. This degree helped her understand how governments work. It also prepared her for a career in journalism.

External Links

• Biography at ABC News website