Soledad O'Brien
Journalist and producer with groundbreaking work
Born
September 19th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and producer, recognized for creating and hosting the documentary series 'Black in America' and 'Latino in America'. Served as an anchor and special correspondent for CNN and NBC. Founded the production company Starfish Media Group, focusing on storytelling that highlights underrepresented communities. Contributed to discussions on race, education, and social justice through various media platforms.
Created the documentary series 'Black in America'
Hosted news programs at CNN and NBC
Founded Starfish Media Group
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