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Study Guide: Campbell Brown: Career and Biography

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Campbell Brown: Career and Biography Study Guide

Early Life and Education

Campbell Brown's full birth name is Alma Dale Campbell Brown, named after her maternal grandmother.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown's full birth name is Alma Dale Campbell Brown, named after her maternal grandmother.

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Campbell Brown was born on June 14, 1968, in Dallas, Texas.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown was born on June 14, 1968, in Ferriday, Louisiana, not Dallas, Texas.

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Campbell Brown completed her entire university education at Louisiana State University.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown completed two years at Louisiana State University but finished her university education at Regis University.

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Campbell Brown's father served as a Louisiana State Senator.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown's father, James H. Brown Jr., served as a Louisiana State Senator, among other positions.

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Campbell Brown was expelled from the Madeira School for attending a party off-campus.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown was expelled from the Madeira School for sneaking off campus to attend a party.

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What is Campbell Brown's full birth name?

Answer: Alma Dale Campbell Brown

Explanation: Campbell Brown's full birth name is Alma Dale Campbell Brown.

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In which U.S. state was Campbell Brown born?

Answer: Louisiana

Explanation: Campbell Brown was born in Ferriday, Louisiana.

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Which university did Campbell Brown attend after completing two years at Louisiana State University?

Answer: Regis University

Explanation: Campbell Brown attended Regis University after completing two years at Louisiana State University.

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What was Campbell Brown's father's profession?

Answer: Louisiana State Senator

Explanation: Campbell Brown's father, James H. Brown Jr., served as a Louisiana State Senator, Secretary of State, and Insurance Commissioner.

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Broadcast Journalism: NBC and CNN

Before her career at Meta Platforms, Campbell Brown worked as a broadcast journalist and television news anchor.

Answer: True

Explanation: Prior to her role at Meta Platforms, Campbell Brown was a broadcast journalist and television news reporter and anchorwoman.

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Campbell Brown co-anchored NBC's *Weekend Today* from 2003 to 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown served as a co-anchor for NBC's *Weekend Today* from 2003 to 2007.

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Campbell Brown won an Emmy Award for her reporting on the 2000 U.S. presidential election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown received an Emmy Award for her reporting on Hurricane Katrina, not for covering the 2000 U.S. presidential election.

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Campbell Brown began her local news career at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown began her local news career at KSNT-TV in Topeka, Kansas, not WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.

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Campbell Brown joined NBC News in 1996 and covered the war in Kosovo.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown joined NBC News in 1996 and subsequently covered the war in Kosovo.

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Campbell Brown served as the White House correspondent for CNN before co-anchoring *Weekend Today*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown served as the White House correspondent for NBC News prior to co-anchoring *Weekend Today*, not for CNN.

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Campbell Brown covered the 2000 U.S. presidential election extensively for NBC News.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown extensively covered the 2000 U.S. presidential election for NBC News, reporting on George W. Bush and the Republican National Convention.

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Campbell Brown left NBC News in 2007 to pursue a role at Fox News.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown left NBC News in 2007 to devote time to her family and later joined CNN in 2008, not Fox News.

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Campbell Brown hosted three different shows during her tenure at CNN.

Answer: True

Explanation: During her tenure at CNN, Campbell Brown hosted three distinct programs: *CNN Election Center*, *Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull*, and *Campbell Brown*.

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Campbell Brown departed CNN in 2010 due to a contract dispute over salary.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown departed CNN in 2010 because she found it impossible to adopt the persona needed to compete with opinion-driven shows, not due to a salary dispute.

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Campbell Brown addressed potential conflicts of interest by citing journalists like Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown addressed potential conflicts of interest by citing journalists such as Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell, who are married to political figures.

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Jenna Wolfe succeeded Campbell Brown as the Saturday co-anchor of *Weekend Today*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jenna Wolfe succeeded Campbell Brown as the Sunday co-anchor of *Weekend Today*; Amy Robach succeeded her as the Saturday co-anchor.

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Campbell Brown was part of the NBC News team covering Hurricane Katrina, receiving an Emmy for the work.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown was part of the NBC News team covering Hurricane Katrina, for which she received an Emmy Award.

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Campbell Brown mentioned Andrea Mitchell as an example of a journalist married to a political consultant.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown mentioned Andrea Mitchell, who is married to Alan Greenspan, as an example of a journalist married to a political figure when discussing potential conflicts of interest.

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Campbell Brown stated it was easy to compete against opinion-driven shows like Bill O'Reilly's.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown stated it was difficult to compete against opinion-driven shows like Bill O'Reilly's, finding it impossible to adopt the necessary persona.

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Campbell Brown was assigned to The Pentagon as a correspondent for CNN.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown was assigned to The Pentagon as a correspondent for NBC News, not CNN.

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What was Campbell Brown's profession before joining Meta Platforms?

Answer: Broadcast journalist

Explanation: Before joining Meta Platforms, Campbell Brown was a broadcast journalist and television news reporter and anchorwoman.

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For which major event did Campbell Brown win an Emmy Award as part of the NBC team?

Answer: Hurricane Katrina

Explanation: Campbell Brown was part of the NBC News team covering Hurricane Katrina, an effort for which she received an Emmy Award.

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Campbell Brown began her local news career at which television station?

Answer: KSNT-TV in Topeka, Kansas

Explanation: Campbell Brown began her local news career at KSNT-TV in Topeka, Kansas.

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What was Campbell Brown's role for NBC News before co-anchoring *Weekend Today*?

Answer: White House correspondent

Explanation: Prior to co-anchoring *Weekend Today*, Campbell Brown served as the White House correspondent for NBC News.

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Campbell Brown transitioned from NBC News to CNN in which year?

Answer: 2008

Explanation: Campbell Brown began her work at CNN in February 2008, following her departure from NBC News in 2007.

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Which of the following was NOT a show Campbell Brown anchored on CNN?

Answer: CNN Tonight

Explanation: Campbell Brown anchored *CNN Election Center*, *Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull*, and *Campbell Brown* on CNN; CNN Tonight was not among them.

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What reason did Campbell Brown give for leaving CNN in 2010?

Answer: Low ratings and difficulty competing with opinion shows

Explanation: Campbell Brown left CNN in 2010 because she found it impossible to adopt the persona needed to compete with opinion-driven shows.

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Who succeeded Campbell Brown as the Sunday co-anchor of *Weekend Today*?

Answer: Jenna Wolfe

Explanation: Jenna Wolfe succeeded Campbell Brown as the Sunday co-anchor of *Weekend Today*.

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What was Campbell Brown's role at The Pentagon for NBC News?

Answer: Correspondent covering military affairs

Explanation: Campbell Brown was assigned to The Pentagon as a correspondent for NBC News, where she covered events such as the war in Kosovo.

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Technology and Media Partnerships at Meta

Campbell Brown joined Facebook (Meta) in January 2017 as the head of global news partnerships.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown joined Facebook in January 2017 to lead the company's news partnerships team as the head of global news partnerships.

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At Meta, Campbell Brown was responsible for launching the Facebook News tab and the Bulletin platform.

Answer: True

Explanation: At Meta, Campbell Brown led the development and launch of Facebook News, a dedicated tab for news and lifestyle content, and Bulletin, a platform for newsletters.

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Campbell Brown's role at Meta expanded in May 2022 to include oversight of all media partnerships, including entertainment and sports.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown's role at Meta expanded in May 2022 to oversee all media partnerships, encompassing entertainment, sports, and news.

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Campbell Brown left Meta Platforms in October 2023.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown departed from Meta Platforms in October 2023.

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Campbell Brown helped launch a dedicated tab for news and lifestyle content called 'Bulletin' at Facebook.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown helped launch Facebook News as a dedicated tab for news and lifestyle content; Bulletin was the platform for newsletters.

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Bulletin was the name of the newsletter platform Campbell Brown helped launch at Meta.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bulletin was the name of the newsletter platform Campbell Brown helped launch at Meta, intended for marquee writers.

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What was Campbell Brown's initial role when she joined Facebook (Meta) in January 2017?

Answer: Head of Global News Partnerships

Explanation: Campbell Brown joined Facebook in January 2017 as the head of global news partnerships.

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Which platform did Campbell Brown help launch at Meta to feature newsletters?

Answer: Bulletin

Explanation: Campbell Brown helped launch Bulletin, a newsletter platform, at Meta.

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Campbell Brown's role at Meta expanded in May 2022 to oversee partnerships in which additional sectors?

Answer: Entertainment and Sports

Explanation: Campbell Brown's role at Meta expanded in May 2022 to oversee partnerships in entertainment and sports, in addition to news.

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Education Advocacy and Journalism Ventures

Campbell Brown became involved in political activism, advocating for teacher tenure protections.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown's activism focused on advocating against teacher tenure protections, not for them.

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Campbell Brown founded the Partnership for Educational Justice in 2013.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown founded the Partnership for Educational Justice in 2014, not 2013; she founded the Parents Transparency Project in 2013.

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The Parents Transparency Project aimed to hold teachers' unions accountable regarding school matters.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Parents Transparency Project aimed to hold teachers' unions and the New York Department of Education accountable regarding school matters.

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Campbell Brown's organization supported the *Davids v. New York* lawsuit challenging student testing standards.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown's organization supported the *Davids v. New York* lawsuit, which challenged teacher tenure, dismissal, and seniority statutes, not student testing standards.

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The lawsuit *Davids v. New York*, challenging teacher tenure policies, was dismissed in June 2024.

Answer: True

Explanation: The lawsuit *Davids v. New York*, which challenged teacher tenure policies, was dismissed in June 2024.

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"The 74" is a news organization focused on covering education in America.

Answer: True

Explanation: "The 74" is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering education in America.

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The name "The 74" refers to the number of states in the U.S. where education is a primary focus.

Answer: False

Explanation: The name "The 74" refers to the approximate number of 74 million children under the age of 18 in the United States, not the number of states.

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Critics have praised "The 74" for its neutral stance on teacher unions.

Answer: False

Explanation: Critics have accused "The 74" of holding a pro-charter school stance and being anti-union, rather than praising it for neutrality.

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In a 2014 op-ed, Campbell Brown criticized teachers' unions for protecting educators accused of sexual misconduct.

Answer: True

Explanation: In a 2014 op-ed, Campbell Brown criticized teachers' unions for their role in protecting educators accused of sexual misconduct.

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The lawsuit initially known as *Wright v. New York* challenged New York's teacher tenure laws.

Answer: True

Explanation: The lawsuit initially known as *Wright v. New York*, and later consolidated as *Davids v. New York*, challenged New York's teacher tenure, dismissal, and seniority statutes.

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Campbell Brown founded which organization focused on education reform advocacy?

Answer: The Partnership for Educational Justice

Explanation: Campbell Brown founded the Partnership for Educational Justice in June 2014, focusing on education reform advocacy.

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What was the primary focus of the Parents Transparency Project founded by Campbell Brown?

Answer: Seeking accountability from teachers' unions and the DOE

Explanation: The Parents Transparency Project aimed to hold teachers' unions and the New York Department of Education accountable regarding school matters.

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The lawsuit *Davids v. New York*, supported by Campbell Brown's organization, challenged which aspect of New York's education system?

Answer: Teacher tenure, dismissal, and seniority statutes

Explanation: The lawsuit challenged New York's teacher tenure, dismissal, and seniority statutes, alleging they violated students' constitutional right to a sound basic education.

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What does the name "The 74" refer to?

Answer: The approximate number of children under 18 in the U.S.

Explanation: The name "The 74" references the approximate number of 74 million children under the age of 18 in the United States.

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Post-Media Career and Recognition

After leaving CNN, Campbell Brown wrote opinion pieces for The Washington Post.

Answer: False

Explanation: After leaving CNN, Campbell Brown wrote opinion pieces for publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Beast, and Slate, but not The Washington Post.

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As of April 2024, Campbell Brown is serving as a senior advisor to the AI startup Tollbit.

Answer: True

Explanation: As of April 2024, Campbell Brown is serving as a senior advisor to the AI startup Tollbit.

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Campbell Brown serves on the board of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown serves on the boards of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and the Board of Governors at the Paley Center for Media.

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Campbell Brown made a cameo appearance as a reporter in the 2007 film *Charlie Wilson's War*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown made a cameo appearance as a reporter in the 1997 film *Contact*, not the 2007 film *Charlie Wilson's War*.

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After leaving CNN, Campbell Brown wrote opinion pieces for which major newspaper?

Answer: The New York Times

Explanation: After leaving CNN, Campbell Brown wrote opinion pieces for publications including The New York Times.

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What is Campbell Brown's current affiliation as of April 2024?

Answer: Senior Advisor at Tollbit

Explanation: As of April 2024, Campbell Brown is serving as a senior advisor to the AI startup Tollbit.

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Personal Life and Family

Campbell Brown was raised Protestant and later converted to Islam.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown was raised Roman Catholic and later converted to Judaism; she did not convert to Islam.

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Campbell Brown's first marriage was to Dan Senor.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown's first marriage was to Peregrine Roberts, not Dan Senor.

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Campbell Brown met her second husband, Dan Senor, while covering the war in Iraq.

Answer: True

Explanation: Campbell Brown met Dan Senor in Iraq in March 2004, where he was serving as the spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority and she was covering the war.

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Campbell Brown and Dan Senor were married in New York City.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown and Dan Senor were married in Beaver Creek, Colorado, not New York City.

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Campbell Brown and Dan Senor have one child.

Answer: False

Explanation: Campbell Brown and Dan Senor have two sons, not one child.

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Campbell Brown converted to which faith later in life?

Answer: Judaism

Explanation: Campbell Brown was raised Roman Catholic and later converted to Judaism.

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Campbell Brown met her second husband, Dan Senor, while he was working in what capacity?

Answer: As a spokesperson for the Coalition Provisional Authority

Explanation: Campbell Brown met Dan Senor in Iraq in March 2004, where he was serving as the spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority.

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Campbell Brown and Dan Senor were married in which location?

Answer: Beaver Creek, Colorado

Explanation: Campbell Brown and Dan Senor were married at the Beaver Creek Chapel in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

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How many children do Campbell Brown and Dan Senor have together?

Answer: Two sons

Explanation: Campbell Brown and Dan Senor have two sons.

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