| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HACD ID | HACD-0144 |
| Document Type | Magazine article |
| Publication | Priorities (A Magazine of the Priory) |
| Issue | Issue #57, November/December 2013 |
| Pages | Cover, 11-13 |
| Author | Karen Macklin |
| Title | More like a Labyrinth: The Winding Path of Henry Tenenbaum |
| Source File | ac8248_4be9e6b48dd34a8a80cd3ada8766de4f.pdf |
This is a major, multi-page profile of Henry Tenenbaum published in the November/December 2013 issue of Priorities magazine. The article synthesizes his extensive broadcast journalism career—spanning Buffalo, Washington DC, and San Francisco—with his later work in international media training and education. It details his teaching at San Jose State University and his subsequent work with NGOs in Myanmar, Nepal, and Rwanda. The profile also touches on his personal background as the child of Holocaust survivors and how that shaped his worldview.
| Fact | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Early career | Started in Buffalo, NY over four decades ago |
| DC career | 17 years in Washington, DC (PM Magazine, Today Show, medical reporter) |
| SF career | Moved to Bay Area in 1992 for KRON job; anchored news, hosted Bay Area Bargains |
| Academic role | Invited to teach journalism at San Jose State University in 2012 |
| Int'l curriculum | Developed communications program for university students in Afghanistan |
| Myanmar | Taught journalism to young broadcasters in March [2013] |
| Nepal | Worked with Equal Access Nepal developing curriculum for reporters |
| Rwanda | Traveled to Rwanda in August [2013]; worked with Global Communities |
| Board membership | Served on the board of One Media Player per Teacher (OMPT) |
| Personal background | Child of German Holocaust survivors |
"But if the scenery is good, I prefer a winding path over a straight one." — Henry Tenenbaum
"I'd interview people who had AIDS and then I'd be at their funerals a month later." — Henry Tenenbaum, on his time as a medical reporter
"Being the son of Holocaust survivors has certainly influenced my view of what's important in the world." — Henry Tenenbaum
"Things are going to be so different in a few years in these countries, and they can use the technological advances to really change the livelihood and prosperity of their citizens." — Henry Tenenbaum
This is a cornerstone document for the post-broadcast era of Henry's career. It provides a comprehensive narrative that bridges his decades in television with his transition into international humanitarian work and education. The detailed timeline of his 2012-2013 activities (San Jose State, Afghanistan curriculum, Myanmar, Nepal, Rwanda) provides crucial structure for this period. The inclusion of his personal background (child of Holocaust survivors) adds important biographical context.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Career period | Comprehensive career overview + Post-broadcast era (2012-2013) |
| Corroboration | Corroborates Global Communities Annual Report (HACD-0143) regarding Rwanda work |
| Programs | PM Magazine, Today Show, Bay Area Bargains |
| Stations | KRON, NBC, Discovery Channel |