Jonathan Capehart ’89 receives Beacon of Courage Award from Human Rights Campaign
Capehart studied political science at Carleton.
Jonathan Capehart ’89 received the Beacon of Courage Award during the Human Rights Campaign’s inaugural Guardians of Truth journalism award ceremony. He was honored for his “long-standing commitment to covering politics through a lens of visibility, equity, and truth.”
Throughout my career, I’ve striven to show up as my full, authentic self in every aspect of life — in newsrooms, in front of the camera, and beyond. I have always used the platforms my work gives me to shed light on the stories and the people in my communities and beyond that perhaps don’t always make national headlines or make any headlines at all. I am proud of the work I have done and the work I will continue to do in this space and I will always cover those in power without fear or favor.
— Jonathan Capehart ’89
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