Peter Bailey
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Peter Bailey is an American author and journalist. Originally from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
, Bailey is well known for his gritty, but yet inspirational profile stories on unsung heroes in Miami's impoverished inner city.
Bailey graduated from the University of Delaware
with a degree in English with a concentration in journalism. During his junior year he landed an internship at the Village Voice in New York City where his first assignment was to investigate a warehouse used by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani
to store documents. Upon graduation, he went on to write for Newsweek
then Time
magazine. Bailey covered issues ranging from the AIDS epidemic to "Whiteness Studies". His reporting landed him interviews with major figures including former President Bill Clinton
, Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo
, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
and recording executive Russell Simmons
. Bailey then went to the Miami Herald for what he calls its "grassroots appeal." His series entitled "On the Margins" won the 2007 award for best education reporting throughout Florida by the Society of Professional Journalists
and the series was also awarded 2nd place Green Eyeshade Award for best videography. He was also honored by the National Association of Black Journalists
for a project called "Shackled Education".
Bailey's work got the attention of Miami rap legend Trick Daddy
who collaborated on his autobiography in which Bailey chronicled Trick's poverty-stricken childhood, crime-laden adolescence and eventual incarceration for drug trafficking, leading to his redemption and fame against the backdrop of Miami. "Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son" is published by MTV Books/Pocket Books
. and was released on November 16, 2010. As of early 2011, Bailey is the host of NBC
NiteCap on NBC
Miami.
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands , an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of...
, Bailey is well known for his gritty, but yet inspirational profile stories on unsung heroes in Miami's impoverished inner city.
Bailey graduated from the University of Delaware
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
with a degree in English with a concentration in journalism. During his junior year he landed an internship at the Village Voice in New York City where his first assignment was to investigate a warehouse used by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani KBE is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York. He served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001....
to store documents. Upon graduation, he went on to write for Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
then Time
Time (magazine)
Time is an American news magazine. A European edition is published from London. Time Europe covers the Middle East, Africa and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition is based in Hong Kong...
magazine. Bailey covered issues ranging from the AIDS epidemic to "Whiteness Studies". His reporting landed him interviews with major figures including former President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
, Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo
Bharrat Jagdeo
Bharrat Jagdeo is a Guyanese politician who has been President of Guyana since 11 August 1999. Prior to his presidency he was Minister of Finance and became President after Janet Jagan resigned for health reasons; subsequently he won two elections, in 2001 and 2006.Jagdeo was born in Unity Village...
, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City. With a net worth of $19.5 billion in 2011, he is also the 12th-richest person in the United States...
and recording executive Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
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. Bailey then went to the Miami Herald for what he calls its "grassroots appeal." His series entitled "On the Margins" won the 2007 award for best education reporting throughout Florida by the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
and the series was also awarded 2nd place Green Eyeshade Award for best videography. He was also honored by the National Association of Black Journalists
National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists is an organization of African American journalists, students, and media professionals. Founded in 1975 in Washington, D.C...
for a project called "Shackled Education".
Bailey's work got the attention of Miami rap legend Trick Daddy
Trick Daddy
Maurice Young , better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is a certified platinum American rapper and producer from Miami, Florida.-Music career:...
who collaborated on his autobiography in which Bailey chronicled Trick's poverty-stricken childhood, crime-laden adolescence and eventual incarceration for drug trafficking, leading to his redemption and fame against the backdrop of Miami. "Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son" is published by MTV Books/Pocket Books
Pocket Books
Pocket Books is a division of Simon & Schuster that primarily publishes paperback books.- History :Pocket produced the first mass-market, pocket-sized paperback books in America in early 1939 and revolutionized the publishing industry...
. and was released on November 16, 2010. As of early 2011, Bailey is the host of NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
NiteCap on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
Miami.
See also
- Caramanica, Jon. "Screams That Charmed, and Other Overlooked Highlights", The New York Times, December 31, 2010.
- Concepcion, Mariel. "Diddy, Rick Ross Make 1 Million Dollars Rain At Strip Club", Billboard.com, January 31, 2011.
- PSS. "Rapper Trick Daddy: Dealing With Serious Illness", Essence.com, March 24, 2009.