Aisha Harris is an American journalist and co-host and reporter for NPR.
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Best Known For:The television program Pop Culture Happy Hour
Breakthrough:Authored a viral 2013 Slate essay regarding the cultural origins of Santa Claus
10 Quick Facts About Aisha Harris
- Full Name: Aisha Harris
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Pop Culture Happy Hour
- Current Role: Co-host and reporter
- Current Employer: NPR
- Date of Birth: January 11, 1988
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of Birth: Connecticut
- Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Aisha Harris Age
Aisha Harris is 38 years old. She was born on January 11, 1988, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Northwestern University and New York University.
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Theatre
- New York University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Cinema Studies
Career & Work
Aisha Harris' career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network and The New York Times.
Organization: NPR
Role: Co-host and Reporter
Period: 2020–Present
Details: Co-host of the podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Culture Editor
Period: 2018–2020
Organization: Slate Magazine
Role: Staff Writer and Editor
Period: 2012–2018
Details: Covered culture and hosted the podcast Represent.
Rise to Fame
Aisha Harris rose to prominence for her role for the podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Pop Culture Happy Hour and Represent.
- Podcast: Pop Culture Happy Hour (Co-host, 2020-Present)
- Podcast: Represent (Host, 2016-2018) — A Slate podcast covering representation in media
Notable Coverage
- Pop Culture Analysis - NPR - Regularly contributes cultural criticism and analysis on major media and film releases
Aisha Harris Family & Relationships
She has 1 sibling, Zakiya Dalila Harris.
- Father: Frank Harris III
- Siblings:
- Zakiya Dalila Harris
Personal Information
- Full Name: Aisha Harris
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 11, 1988
- Age: 38
- Birthday: January 11
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Connecticut
Family & Relationships
- Father: Frank Harris III
- Siblings: Zakiya Dalila Harris
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Frank Harris III (Parent • Father; Professor and former journalist)
- Zakiya Dalila Harris (Sibling • Sister; Author)
- Linda Holmes (Colleague • Co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour)
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.aishaharris.com
