
NABJ recognized her for her body of work and particularly for her coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign, during which she covered both conventions, anchored multi-hour debates, election and inauguration live broadcasts, and, with Steve Inskeep, moderated a series of frank conversations with voters on the intersection of race and politics. Last year Norris was named "Journalist of the Year" by the National Association of Black Journalists. And her voice is heard by millions every weekday as co-host of NPR's All Things Considered.

She is a frequent guest on NBC's Meet the Press and The Chris Matthews Show. Norris served as a correspondent for ABC News, and has reported for the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times on education, poverty, and numerous other social issues. She also signed copies of her memoir "The Grace of Silence." Michele Norris, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered spoke in Carroll Hall on Monday, Dec.
