David Begnaud
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Born | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | June 13, 1983
Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
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Years active | 2005–present |
David Begnaud (born June 13, 1983) is an American journalist and news correspondent. Begnaud works for
Early life and education
Begnaud is from
Career
Begnaud started his television career as a teen reporter, while in high school, at
In September 2017, Begnaud was sent to Puerto Rico by CBS News to report on Hurricane Irma and remained there for Hurricane Maria.[7][2][1] From various locations in Puerto Rico, Begnaud filed multiple reports of conditions on the ground that were broadcast through CBS News.[7][1] In addition, Begnaud reported through his own various social media accounts. His social media accounts have been hailed for helping keep followers in the mainland US informed about the conditions in Puerto Rico.[7][1][8]
After his time in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria, Begnaud continued to file reports through CBS news, or his own social media accounts, on topics related to Puerto Rico and the Hurricane Maria recovery.[8] CBS news also continued to send Begnaud to various locations, including additional trips to Puerto Rico, to report on other breaking stories such as a mistreated children's case in California, wildfires in California, and undocumented immigrant children separations.[8][9][10][2][11]
In July 2019, Begnaud was back in Puerto Rico reporting on the
Personal life
Begnaud resides in Manhattan. In 2018, Begnaud reported to
Begnaud was diagnosed with
Awards and honors
In February 2018, Begnaud was awarded the George Polk journalism award for public service for his work reporting on Puerto Rico and Hurricane Maria. Additionally, Begnaud received the Radio Television Digital News Association's First Amendment Leadership Award for his significant contribution to the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press.[14] He was also designated a "Puerto Rican Champion" and participated in the 2018 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.[15][16] Begnaud is an honorary Puerto Rican highly esteemed by the people of Puerto Rico. In 2023, David was honored with the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Speech and Debate Association. David credits speech, and his beloved speech coach, Josette Cook Surratt, with helping him find his voice, and himself.[17]
Notes
- ^ He is said to be a Cajun : He is a graduate of Teurlings Catholic High School (class of 2001). While in high school, Begnaud competed local and nationally in Speech and Debate making a name for himself as a high school orator. He credits speech with giving him the foundation for his story telling career in television. In 2023, Begnaud was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Speech & Debate Association. NPR article.
References
- ^ a b c d Marr, Madeleine (October 3, 2017). "He's covered the devastation in Puerto Rico for weeks. Social media has taken notice". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ a b c d e f "David Begnaud". Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Lavers, Michael K. (June 25, 2018). "Reporter who covered Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico comes out". Washington Blade. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ "'College is the gateway,' Begnaud reminds UL Lafayette graduates". University of Louisiana at Lafayette. May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ "Spring 2018 Commencement Speaker: David Begnaud". University of Louisiana at Lafayette. May 14, 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-03 – via YouTube.
- ^ "CBS News correspondent and former KSLA reporter discusses battle with Tourette Syndrome". KSLA. 21 December 2018. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Littleton, Cynthia (November 11, 2017). "CBS News' David Begnaud Makes Mark With Puerto Rico Coverage". Variety. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ a b c Ho, Karen K. (June 4, 2018). "Q&A: CBS's David Begnaud on covering Puerto Rico when few others did". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ "David Begnaud Reports On Crisis At U.S.-Mexico Border". WBBM-TV. June 19, 2018. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "More details emerge about couple and 13 children allegedly held captive for years". CBS News. January 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ "Thomas Fire in California causes ammunition to fly out of home, hit reporter". CBS News. December 6, 2017. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ "David Begnaud: aliado boricua" [David Begnaud: Puerto Rican ally]. Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular (in Spanish). 29 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ Welch, Ashley (December 17, 2018). "David Begnaud shines light on Tourette syndrome, opens up about symptoms". CBS News. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019.
- ^ Boedeker, Hal (February 20, 2018). "Puerto Rico: David Begnaud of CBS wins Polk Award". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ David Begnaud honored at Puerto Rican Day Parade, CBS News, June 11, 2018, archived from the original on August 14, 2020, retrieved 2022-11-03
- ^ "Esaí Morales, Zuleyka Rivera, Ismael Miranda and David Begnaud to lead the Procession of the 2018 National Puerto Rican Day Parade". Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. May 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ Cotler, Joaquín (October 20, 2017). "The Reporter Who Became a Lifeline for Puerto Ricans During the Storm". Latino USA. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017.
External links
- David Begnaud at IMDb