Leonard Pitts Jr.
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Best Known For:The book Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his columns in the Miami Herald in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Leonard Pitts Jr.
- Full Name: Leonard Pitts Jr
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood
- Current Role: Columnist
- Current Employer: Miami Herald
- Date of Birth: October 11, 1957
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of Birth: Orange, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
Leonard Pitts Jr. Age
Leonard Pitts Jr. is about 69 years old as of 2026. Leonard Pitts Jr. was born in 1957.
Education
He attended University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
Leonard Pitts Jr.'s career includes writing and editorial roles with Miami Herald.
Organization: Miami Herald
Role: Columnist
Period: 1991–Present
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood and Before I Forget.
- Book: Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood (Author, 1999)
- Book: Before I Forget (Author, 2009)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Commentary — Pulitzer Board
Leonard Pitts Jr. Family & Relationships
Leonard Pitts Jr is married to Cynthia Pitts.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leonard Pitts Jr
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 11, 1957
- Age: 68
- Birthday: October 11
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Orange, New Jersey
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Cynthia Pitts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/leonardpittsjr
