Each year on April 4th, National Hug A Newsperson Day encourages appreciation for the people reporting the news.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that the word “newsman” dates back to 1596. They have been working hard for many years to bring us the news from around the world.
A few well-known newspersons include:
- Walter Cronkite
- Barbara Walters
- Natalie Barr
- Waleed Aly
- Kochie
Your local newsperson reports on the days' events in your community. They keep you informed of important political news, businesses in your community, weather, traffic, crime, and education updates. When it comes to the national news, the local news reporters apply local perspectives. While events may happen thousands of miles away, a local newsperson knows it impacts their views still.
On the national and world scale, a newsperson may travel far and wide for the complete story. Some are attached to certain regions of the world, specializing in political, economic or health news. Wherever they report from, they bring the news into our homes, cars, businesses or where ever we may be. They keep us informed of the ever-changing world around us.
Please come along and help celebrate this very important day on the National Day calendar.
Enjoy Cafe Bakery, 112 The Parade, Norwood
06:45 to 07:30