From www.wjla.com:
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Cynné Simpson is an award-winning journalist who anchors ABC7/WJLA-TV's Weekend Evening news. Cynné comes to ABC7 from Atlanta where she anchored the weekday evening news for CBS-46/WGCL-TV.
She is thrilled to be back in Washington DC where her journalism career began. Cynné was a student at Howard University when she impressed Ted Koppel with her ability to report in English and Spanish. He personally invited her to join the ABC News Nightline staff as a fellow. After graduation, Cynné transitioned to work in front of the camera with reporting positions in South Bend, Indiana and Kansas City, Missouri.
A five time Emmy Award nominee and recipient of two William Randolph Hearst Writing Awards, Cynné is most proud of her work off the anchor desk. In 2005, she received a Congressional Award for Community Service for her volunteer work with several charities. Cynné is currently working alongside singer/actress Mandy Moore as a national ambassador for the women's empowerment campaign, You Pump It Up.
Cynne's commitment to the community and professional achievements earned her the top spot on Ebony Magazine's 2006 list of Leaders for the Future.
She is originally from suburban Detroit but grew up in Sacramento, California. Cynné graduated magna cum laude from Howard University and has studied as an exchange student in Spain and Costa Rica.
Cynné loves to travel and some of her recent adventures include exploring Egypt's ancient pyramids, scuba diving in the Dominican Republic and backpacking through Europe. When she's not working, she's usually planning her next voyage, volunteering with local charities or spending time with family. Cynné is the niece of radio personality Donnie Simpson.
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