Simpson, Carole (1940–)
Simpson, Carole (1940–)
African-American broadcast journalist. Name variations: Carole Simpson Marshall. Born Dec 7, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois; University of Michigan, BA in journalism, 1962; m. James Marshall; children: Adam and Mallika.
Served as Washington correspondent on "NBC Nightly News" (1974–82); was substitute news anchor on "Good Morning America" (1988–95) and Sunday anchor on "ABC Evening News" (1988–2003).
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