Eden Lane
Eden Lane is the first openly transgender person in mainstream television broadcasting in the United States.[1][2] In 2008, she became the first openly transgender journalist to cover a major political event for PBS (the Democratic National Convention).[3] As of 2015 she is the host of In Focus with Eden Lane on PBS12, which began airing in 2009.[4][5][6] In 2015, she was named "Best Non-Network TV Personality" by the newspaper Westword.[6] In April 2020, Lane joined NewsNet on assignment as Anchor of Midday Edition.
Eden Lane was also the voice reading AM and Midday Headlines for Scripps National OTT.
In 2022 Eden Lane joined CPR News as a reporter. https://www.cpr.org/author/eden-lane/ [7]
Recent Achievements: In 2023, Eden Lane was honored with the prestigious Edward R Murrow Award for her exceptional work at CPR News on Colorado Public Radio.
The Edward R Murrow Awards, known for recognizing excellence in electronic journalism, acknowledge individuals who exemplify the highest standards in reporting. Lane's win is a testament to her talent, dedication, and the impact of her storytelling. This esteemed accolade further solidifies her position among the industry's top journalists and reinforces the importance of her contributions to the field.
Lane's 2023 Edward R Murrow Award win serves as a significant milestone in her career, underscoring her continued commitment to journalistic excellence and her impact on the media landscape.
Lane is married and has one daughter.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Eden Lane Promotes Work, Not Status As Only Transgender Broadcaster - On Top Magazine | Gay news & entertainment". Ontopmag.com. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ^ "Trans Newscaster Eden Lane: Don't Ask Me To Be An Activist / Queerty". Queerty.com. 28 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ^ a b Advocate.com Editors (2010-07-20). "Becoming the Other Mother". Advocate.com. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Trans Newscaster Eden Lane: Don't Ask Me To Be An Activist / Queerty". Queerty.com. 28 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ^ John Moore (18 October 2012). "Denver TV host Eden Lane opens up about her life and challenges". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ^ a b "Best Non-Network TV Personality | Eden Lane | Shopping & Services | Best Of Denver". Westword. Retrieved 2015-03-27.
- ^ "Eden Lane | Colorado Public Radio".