Although Al Jazeera America ended its operations in April 2016, the media organization made a significant mark on the landscape of the American news media. Under the leadership of CEO Ehab Al Shihabi, the television network established 12 bureaus in the United States and partnered with a number of cable companies. Al Jazeera America was instrumental in elevating the reputation of Al Jazeera in the United States and establishing the international news provider as an organization dedicated to hard-hitting, objective journalism. The network’s legacy includes The Limits of Hope: Inside Obama’s White House, a four-part documentary comprising exclusive interviews with President Obama and his closest advisors, as well as highly acclaimed programs such as Fault Lines and America Tonight Presents.
Reflecting on the network’s lifetime, The Wall Street Journal noted its distinction from typical broadcast news organizations, citing its commitment to investigative journalism and lack of sensationalism as factors that set it apart and earned it numerous accolades from the journalism community. The more than 70 professional honors received by Al Jazeera America included an International Emmy and multiple Peabody Awards. In addition to earning these awards, the network’s dedication to impact journalism influenced public discourse throughout the U.S., as Al Jazeera America was one of the first news outlets to report on matters such as the public water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
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