Michele Norris is an American journalist and columnist & author for The Washington Post.
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Best Known For:The radio program All Things Considered
Breakthrough:Appointed host of NPR's All Things Considered, making history as the show's first female African-American host in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Michele Norris
- Full Name: Michele Norris
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The radio program All Things Considered
- Current Role: Columnist & author
- Current Employer: The Washington Post
- Date of Birth: September 7, 1961
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
Michele Norris Age
Michele Norris is about 65 years old as of 2026. Michele Norris was born in 1961.
Education
She attended University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Minnesota
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Michele Norris' career includes news and reporting roles with National Public Radio (NPR), a radio network and ABC News.
Organization: National Public Radio (NPR)
Role: Host of All Things Considered
Period: 2002–2012
Details: Washington, DC · Served as the first African-American female host of NPR's signature evening news program.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Washington Correspondent
Period: 1993–2002
Details: Washington, DC · Covered national politics, the White House, and federal policy.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Columnist
Period: Current
Details: Washington, DC · Contributes regular opinion and cultural columns.
Rise to Fame
Michele Norris rose to prominence for her role on the radio program All Things Considered.
Notable Works
- Radio Program: All Things Considered (Co-host, 2002-2012) — NPR's flagship daily evening news broadcast
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — The Race Card Project
Michele Norris Family & Relationships
Michele Norris is married to Broderick Johnson.
- Father: Belvin Norris Jr
- Mother: Shirley Norris
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michele Norris
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 7, 1961
- Age: 65
- Birthday: September 7
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
Family & Relationships
- Father: Belvin Norris Jr
- Mother: Shirley Norris
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Broderick Johnson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Broderick Johnson (Spouse • Husband)
