Michael Parks (November 17, 1943 – January 8, 2022) was an American journalist, editor, and educator who wrote on various political events around the world throughout his career.
[1][2] He studied classical languages and English literature at the University of Windsor in Canada, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1965.
[1][3] Parks began his career in journalism with The Detroit News, working in the capacity of general assignment reporter from 1962 to 1965.
[3] Parks guided the development of USC Annenberg's core curriculum to focus on how to write journalistic articles.
This was in conjunction with an editorial advocacy for the endorsement of a new city charter and educational reform for LA, electing a new school board.
[6] He was the recipient of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for his “balanced and comprehensive” coverage of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
[9][10] According to Ernest J. Wilson III, Dean of USC Annenberg, “Michael Parks is a real star.