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Out on nothing: Q&A with journalist Byron Pitts

Out on nothing: Q&A with journalist Byron Pitts

By RUSSELL LACOUR World Staff Writer Published: 11/18/2009 Byron Pitts is an award-winning journalist with CBS News and a contributing correspondent for “60 Minutes.” He is also the author of an autobiography about how he overcame life’s obstacles through faith and family.  Pitts is the keynote speaker at Saturday’s Tulsa Association of Black Journalists fundraiser. [...]

CBS News reporter Byron Pitts speaking at Oklahoma Salute to Excellence Awards in Journalism

CBS News reporter Byron Pitts speaking at Oklahoma Salute to Excellence Awards in Journalism

The Tulsa Association of Black Journalists’ Oklahoma Salute to Excellence Awards in Journalism is set for Nov. 21 at TCC’s new Center for Creativity at 910 S. Boston Ave. The banquet speaker is Byron Pitts, CBS News and “60 Minutes” reporter. Pitts is the author of an autobiography titled “Step Out on Nothing: How Faith [...]