Michele Norris Biography and Wiki

Michele Norris is an American journalist born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Norris is currently working for The Washington Post as a columnist. Norris has also co-hosted the National Public Radio (NPR) evening news program All Things Considered. She was the first African-American female host for National Public Radio (NPR).

Norris is also a member of the Peabody Awards board of directors. It is presented by the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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10 Quick Facts About Michele Norris

1. Name: Michele Norris
2. Age: 58
3. Birthday: September 7
4. Zodiac Sign: Virgo
5. Height: Around 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Journalist
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: Between $1 million and $5 million

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Michele Norris Age and Birthday

Norris was born on September 7, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She celebrates her birthday on September 7 every year. Norris will be 59 years old on September 7, 2020.

Michele Norris Height and Weight

Norris stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Michele Norris Education

Norris went to  Washburn High School in Minneapolis. She later went to the University of Wisconsin–Madison where she first studied electrical engineering. Norris later transferred to the University of Minnesota where she majored in journalism and mass communications.

Michele Norris Parents and Family

Norris was born in Minnesota, Minnesota, United States to Betty and Belvin Norris Jr.; Belvin. Elvin Norris Jr.; Belvin served in the Navy in World War II. Since Norris has not shared any information concerning her family, it is not known whether she has any siblings or not. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Michele Norris Husband and Children

Norris is married to Broderick D. Johnson, who was an Assistant to the President and the former White House Cabinet Secretary for President Barack Obama.  The couple ha has been blessed with a daughter and a son. Nonetheless, Norris also has a stepson.

Michele Norris Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Michele Norris.

Michele Norris Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Michele Norris.
• Popular As: Norris.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist and columnist.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: African American.
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Michele Norris Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 58 years old as of 2019.
• Zodiac Sign:  Virgo.
• Date of Birth: September 7, 1961.
• Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
• Birthday: September 7.

Michele Norris Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available.
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known.
• Weight: Not Known.
• Eye Color: Dark Brown.
• Hair Color: Brown.
• Shoe Size: Not Available.
• Dress Size: Not Available.
• Breast Size: Not Available.
• Waist Size: Not Available.
• Hip Size: Not Available.

Michele Norris Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Belvin Norris Jr.; Belvin.
• Mother: Betty.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Broderick D. Johnson.
• Children: Daughter,  a son, and a stepson.

Michele Norris Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review.
• Salary: Under Review.
• Source of Income: Journalism career.

Michele Norris House and Cars

• Place of living: Washington, USA.
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.

Michele Norris Career and The Washington Post

While at the University of Minnesota, Norris wrote for the Minnesota Daily. She later became a reporter for WCCO-TV. Norris also wrote for The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times. She received the Livingston Award in 1990.

The Livingston Award was for articles she wrote about the life of a six-year-old boy who lived with a crack-addicted mother in a crack house (while still working for The Washington Post). She has also worked for ABC News as a news correspondent from 1993 to 2002. Norris won an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award for coverage of the September 11 attacks.

Michele Norris NPR

On December 9, 2002, Norris joined the National Public Radio (NPR) evening news program All Things Considered. This made her become the first African-American female host for NPR. Fortune described Norris as “one of [NPR’s] biggest stars in 2015.

On October 24, 2011, she announced that she was would temporarily step down from her All Things Considered hosting duties and refrain from involvement in any NPR political coverage during the 2012 election year due to her husband’s appointment to Barack Obama 2012 presidential re-election campaign.

Audie Cornish replaced Norris. The NPR announced that Norris would be returning to the organization in a new role as host and special correspondent and that Audie Cornish would remain as host of All Things Considered on January 3, 2013.

Michele Norris The Race Card Project

In 2010, in collaboration with NPR, Norris began The Race Card Project. She invited people to submit comments on their experience of race in the United States in six words. Together with the collaborators, she won a  2014 Peabody Award for the project. Norris left NPR to focus on the Race Card Project in December 2015.

Michele Norris Book: The Grace of Silence 

Norris is known for writing the book The Grace of Silence which she published in September 21, 2010. The Grace of Silence is a memoir and reported a non-fiction book that started as an extension of an NPR series about race relations in the United States called the Race Card Project. The genre of the book is Biography and Autobiography.

Michele Norris Awards

• Emmy Award for ABC News coverage of the September 11 attacks in 2006.
• Peabody Award for ABC News coverage of the September 11 attacks in 2006.
• Journalist of the Year, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), citing Norris’s coverage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election in 2009.
• Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, the University of Michigan in 2013.
• Peabody Award for Norris’s NPR series The Race Card Project in 2014.

Michele Norris Salary

The Washington Post as a columnist salaries ranges from an average of $33,774 to $112,519 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of Norris but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Michele Norris Net Worth

Norris has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Michele Norris

Who is Michele Norris?

Michele Norris is an American journalist born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Norris is currently working for The Washington Post as a columnist. Norris has also co-hosted the National Public Radio (NPR) evening news program All Things Considered. She was the first African-American female host for National Public Radio (NPR).

How old is Michele Norris?

Norris was born on September 7, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She celebrates her birthday on September 7 every year. Norris will be 59 years old on September 7, 2020.

How tall is Michele Norris?

Norris stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Is Michele Norris married?

Norris is married to Broderick D. Johnson, who was an Assistant to the President and the former White House Cabinet Secretary for President Barack Obama.  The couple ha has been blessed with a daughter and a son. Nonetheless, Norris also has a stepson.

How much is Michele Norris worth?

Norris has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.

How much does Michele Norris make?

The Washington Post as a columnist salaries ranges from an average of $33,774 to $112,519 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of Norris but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Where does Norris live?

She is a resident of Washington, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Norris dead or alive?

Norris is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Norris Now?

Michele Norris is an American journalist born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Norris is currently working for The Washington Post as a columnist. Norris has also co-hosted the National Public Radio (NPR) evening news program All Things Considered. She was the first African-American female host for National Public Radio (NPR).

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