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In 2019, Donna Brazile, a veteran political strategist, joined Fox News Channel as a contributor. Prior to this role, she had an extensive career in politics and media. Brazile is widely recognized for her accomplishments and contributions in various domains.
Brazile served as the interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and has actively worked towards progressive change, responsible governance, and the promotion of fairness and equity in society. She gained early involvement in politics at the age of nine, supporting a City Council candidate who pledged to build a playground in her neighborhood. This experience ignited her lifelong passion for political progress.
Throughout her career, Brazile has been involved in numerous significant presidential campaigns since 1976. In 2000, she made history as the first African American woman to manage a major party presidential campaign, leading the campaign of former Vice President Al Gore.
In addition to her political engagements, Brazile is a renowned author. Her New York Times bestseller, “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House,” provides an insider perspective on the 2016 election. She has also written the bestselling memoir “Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics” and co-authored “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” which won the 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Nonfiction.
Brazile’s influence extends beyond electoral campaigns and writing. She has lectured at over 200 colleges and universities across the United States, delivering talks on various topics, including inspiring civility in politics, race relations, diversity, and women in American politics. Her expertise and dedication were recognized by President Obama, who appointed her to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in 2013.
Acknowledging her contributions, Brazile has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She has been honored with more than 10 honorary doctorate degrees from prestigious colleges and universities. In 2017, she was awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal, Harvard’s highest honor in African American studies. Furthermore, she has been recognized as one of the 20 “remarkable visionaries” by O, The Oprah Magazine, and has been named among the 100 Most Powerful Women by Washingtonian magazine and Top 50 Women in America by Essence magazine.
Brazile’s commitment to her hometown, New Orleans, is evident through her active involvement in the city’s recovery after the devastating hurricanes. She served on the Louisiana Recovery Board and was appointed by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to the Tricentennial Commission.
Before joining Fox News Channel, Brazile was a contributor to ABC News and CNN. Her work on ABC’s Good Morning America earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program in 2016-2017. She is also recognized as a syndicated newspaper columnist, with her articles published in numerous major newspapers across the country.
In addition to her political and media engagements, Brazile founded Brazile & Associates LLC, a consulting, grassroots advocacy, and training firm located in Washington, DC.
It is worth noting that Brazile has pursued acting as a side endeavor and has made cameo appearances in television shows like CBS’s The Good Wife and Netflix’s House of Cards. She recently appeared on BET’s Being Mary Jane, and she believes that acting plays a role in achieving success in politics.
Donna Brazile’s multifaceted career encompasses her roles as a political strategist, author, lecturer, media contributor, and advocate for progressive change, making her a notable figure in American politics.