LinksOpinion Lisa Page in The Post: How Dorothy Butler Gilliam overcame racism and sexism to make her mark on journalism By Editor On Feb 14, 2019 Last updated Feb 14, 2019 86 Share If your mother says she loves you, check it out. Every reporter worth his salt knows that adage, and Dorothy Gilliam, no slouch, practically took that quip to heart. As the first African American female reporter ever hired by The Washington Post, she followed the rules and then some to survive. “Trailblazer: A Pioneering Journalist’s Fight to Make the Media Look More Like America” is her account of life behind the headlines and beyond. DC HistoryDorothy Butler GilliamThe Washington Post 86 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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