NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY

April 4th is National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day).  Each year this day gives everyone the opportunity to say “thank you” and hug their local newsperson.

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:

• Tom Brokaw
• Barbara Walters
• David Brinkley
• Katie Couric
• Walter Cronkite
• Peter Jennings
• Barbara Walters

HOW TO OBSERVE

If you aren’t able to hug your newsperson, you can send them a virtual one. Use #HugANewspersonDay to post on social media.