Michael Harriot is an American journalist and founder and lead columnist for The Grio.
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Best Known For:The television program The Amber Ruffin Show
Breakthrough:Published Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America in 2023
10 Quick Facts About Michael Harriot
- Full Name: Michael Harriot
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program The Amber Ruffin Show
- Current Role: Founder and lead columnist
- Current Employer: The Grio
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Notable Work: Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- Media Level: Digital-first
Michael Harriot Age
Michael Harriot's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Auburn University and Florida State University.
- Auburn University
- Field of Study: Mass Communications and History
- Florida State University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Macroeconomics and International Business
Career & Work
Michael Harriot's career includes writing and editorial roles with ContrabandCamp and The Root.
Organization: ContrabandCamp
Role: Founder and Lead Columnist
Details: Leads a Black journalism collective focused on historical and contemporary commentary.
Organization: The Root
Role: Columnist
Details: Wrote reported commentary on politics, race and public history.
Organization: TheGrio
Role: Columnist
Details: Contributed political and cultural commentary.
Organization: The Guardian
Role: Columnist
Details: Wrote on racial justice, politics and media.
Organization: The Amber Ruffin Show
Role: Television Writer
Details: Writing earned a 2021 Emmy nomination as part of the programme writing team.
Rise to Fame
Michael Harriot rose to prominence for his role for the book Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America, Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History, and The Amber Ruffin Show.
Television
- TV Show: The Amber Ruffin Show (Writer)
Books
- Book: Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America (Author, 2023) — New York Times bestselling public-history book
Podcasts
- Podcast: Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History (Co-creator) — Created in collaboration with Pharrell Williams
- Work: ContrabandCamp (Founder and Lead Columnist)
Awards & Achievements
- Nyhan Prize for Public Policy Journalism — Harvard University — 2024 — Journalism and public commentary
Lesser Known Facts
- Popularized the phrase “invited to the cookout” in online cultural commentary.
- The writing team of The Amber Ruffin Show received an Emmy nomination in 2021.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Harriot
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$276,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $368,000–$5,263,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/michaelharriot
