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    John Quiñones

    American television anchor

    This article is about the American correspondent. For the U.S. politician, see John Quiñones (politician).

    Juan Manuel "John" Quiñones (born May 23, ) is an American journalist and host. After earning a degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he became an ABC News correspondent for 20/20, Nightline and Good Morning America. He gained prominence hosting the show What Would You Do? since He has received numerous accolades including 7 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.

    Early life and education

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    Juan Manuel Quiñones was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 23, , to Bruno H. Quiñones and Maria (née Garcia).[2] He is of Mexican descent.[3]

    While attending Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Quiñones was selected to take part in a federal anti-poverty program, Upward Bound, which prepared inner-city high school students for college.[2] As an undergraduate, Quiñones w

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    John Quiñones

    "John was great! His talk was spot on and inspiring, he stayed longer to answer questions and have lunch with the team. We thank him again for his time and sharing his story."

    - Clorox

    "Well, the man is truly incredible. A delight. A thought leader. An inspiration. John was truly a huge highlight and perfect addition to our summit. What an incredible human being! Everyone adored him. Did you hear about his laryngitis? And he still manages to knock it way out of the park."

    - Kohl&#x;s

    "In addition to delivering a moving and inspiring talk, which was exactly in line with the mission of The Associated, you exemplify what it means to be a philanthropist. In its truest definition, a lover of people, you demonstrate what philanthropy is all about. Your presence and message sincerely enhanced our event and I know that our fundraising results will be strong because of what you shared and how you engaged with our community. I am also hopeful, after hearing storie

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    John Quiñones: —: Broadcast Journalist


    John Manuel Quiñones was born on May 23, , in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Bruno and Maria Quiñones. Although a fifth-generation San Antonian, Quiñones did not learn English until he started school at age six. His tough, Spanish-speaking neighborhood was rife with gangs and drugs. For many years his father worked as a janitor at the high school that he attended and school counselors tried to leda Quiñones and his fellow Hispanics toward lives of manual labor. However, in "My Own Experience: The Latino Experience Through My Eyes," Quiñones quoted his father as saying: "I asked you, do you think it's good for you to be working hard like I do. And you said, 'No, I'm going to school.'" It was during high school that Quiñones resolved to overcome Hispanic stereotyping and pursue a career in journalism. An Upward Bound schema at St. Mary's University in San Antonio helped prepare him for college-level w