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Friends and colleagues celebrate the life of Gwen Ifill

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Michele Norris leads Gwen Ifill's friends and colleagues in sharing stories about Gwen's life and reflecting on the legacy she will leave. They remember her truthfulness, her warmth, her dedication to journalism and her incredible knack for storytelling. Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post says it best: "it's amazing that someone could be an anchor and a compass at the same time."

Aired: 11/17/16
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