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Maynard Eaton was an American journalist, civil rights activist and professor who passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with lung cancer May 23,2023.

Here are some highlights of his career:

- *Emmy Awards*: Eaton won eight Emmy Awards for his work in television news reporting.

- *Career*: Eaton graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton Institute in 1970, and a Master’s degree from Columbia University School of Journalism in 1971.

Eaton started his career as a reporter and anchor at WPLG television in Miami, Florida. He became an 11Alive reporter in Atlanta, Georgia, then developed a 40 year career an independent broadcast and print journalist and a professor of journalism at Clark Atlanta and Hampton Universities.

- *Activism*: Eaton was a civil rights activist who worked to ensure that Black voices were amplified and that Black communities had the same access to information as others.

- *Media roles*: Eaton was a political reporter, commentator, anchor, talk show host and media consultant through his company Eaton Media Group.

- *Teaching*: Eaton taught journalism students at Clark Atlanta and Hampton Universities and served as a mentor to many.

- *Awards*: Eaton won numerous awards and honors for the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Newspaper Publishers Award and Communication Excellence to Black Audiences.