Background
Dawkins, Wayne Jesse was born on September 19, 1955 in New York City. Son of Edward Henry and Iris Carmen (McFarquhar) Dawkins.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Wayne Jesse Dawkins
Edit Profile
Wayne Jesse Dawkins, American Journalist, newsletter editors Recipient first place award Depth Reporting New York State Associated Press, 1983, Grand award Pb. Svc. Philadelphia Press Association, 1986, first place award Editorial Writing, 1991, first place award Spot News Reporting New Jersey Press Association, 1987, Alumni Association award Columbia University School Journalism, 1990.
Education
Bachelor, Long Island U., 1977; Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1980.
Career
Reporter, Daily Argus, Mount Vernon, New York, 1980-1984; reporter, Courier-Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 1984-1988; editorial writer, Courier-Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, since 1988. President August Press, since 1992.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Association Black Journalists (regional director 1984-1989, scholarship chairman 1985-1987, member scholarship committee 1985-1991, writer journals since 1985, historian since 1991), Garden State Association Black Journalists (founding president 1988-1990, treasurer since 1989), Trotter Group, Columbia University Alumni Association (board directors 1980-1984).
Interests
Connections
Married Allie Crump, Apr.29, 1988. 1 child, Carmen Jamila.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Unitarian-Universalist Ch -
Political Party
Member
Awards
-
Recipient first place award Depth Reporting New York State Associated Press, 1983, Grand award Pb. Svc. Philadelphia Press Association, 1986, first place award Editorial Writing, 1991, first place award Spot News Reporting New Jersey Press Association, 1987, Alumni Association award Columbia University School Journalism, 1990.Recipient first place award Depth Reporting New York State Associated Press, 1983, Grand award Pb. Svc. Philadelphia Press Association, 1986, first place award Editorial Writing, 1991, first place award Spot News Reporting New Jersey Press Association, 1987, Alumni Association award Columbia University School Journalism, 1990.