Bakari Sellers is an American politician best known for playing Author for the book My Vanishing Country.
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Best Known For:The book My Vanishing Country
Breakthrough:Elected to South Carolina House of Representatives at age 22 in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Bakari Sellers
- Full Name: Bakari Sellers
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: The book My Vanishing Country
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1984
- Age: 42 years old
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen Rucker-Sellers
- Net Worth: $150,000-$6,500,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $50,000-$280,000 (Estimated range)
Bakari Sellers Age
Bakari Sellers is 42 years old. He was born on September 18, 1984, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Morehouse College and University of South Carolina School of Law.
- Morehouse College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: African-American Studies
- Period: 2005
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Period: 2008
Career & Work
Bakari Sellers' career includes sports broadcasting roles with South Carolina House of Representatives and CNN.
Role: Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of South Carolina
Period: 2014
Organization: South Carolina House of Representatives
Role: State representative, District 90
Period: 2006–2014
Organization: CNN
Role: Political commentator
Organization: Strom Law Firm
Role: Attorney
Rise to Fame
Bakari Sellers rose to prominence for his role for the book My Vanishing Country.
Notable Works
Notable works include My Vanishing Country, The Bakari Sellers Show, and Who Are Your People?.
Books
- Book: My Vanishing Country (Author, 2020)
- Book: Who Are Your People? (Author)
- Book: The Moment (Author)
Podcasts
- Podcast: The Bakari Sellers Show (Host, 2026)
Bakari Sellers Family & Relationships
Bakari Sellers is married to Ellen Rucker-Sellers.
- Father: Cleveland Sellers
- Mother: Gwendolyn Sellers
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bakari Sellers
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1984
- Age: 42
- Birthday: September 18
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Family & Relationships
- Father: Cleveland Sellers
- Mother: Gwendolyn Sellers
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen Rucker-Sellers
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $50,000–$280,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $150,000–$6,500,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Cleveland Sellers (Parent • Father and civil-rights activist)
Online Presence
- Website:https://bakarisellers.com/
