bpitts21@Nul.org
Speaker Bio
Byron Pitts was named co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” in 2014. He has covered national news stories and in-depth features for the network, contributing to "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight with David Muir," “This Week” and “20/20.” Pitts is a multiple Emmy award-winning journalist, known for his thoughtful storytelling, on-the-ground reporting, and in-depth interviews. Prior to joining ABC News, Pitts spent 15 years at CBS News where he served as Chief National Correspondent for The CBS Evening News, filed regularly for “60 Minutes,” and won an Emmy for his coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was named the National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year in 2002. His 2009 memoir, Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life’s Challenges chronicled his journey overcoming illiteracy and a stutter to become a journalist. In 2017, Pitts profiled six young adults that overcame hardship with hope in his book Be the One.