Melissa Harris-Perry Bio | Wiki
Melissa Harris-Perry (Full name: Melissa Victoria Harris-Perry) is a popular American writer, Political Commentator, and media personality currently working as an editor at ELLE.com, Television host for The Takeaway, and co-host of The Nation magazine’s podcast System Check.
Furthermore, she is also an author and has published several books including Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America published on April 23, 2013. In her free time, Melissa loves traveling, reading, and especially spending time with her beautiful daughters and her husband.
Melissa Harris-Perry Age | Birthday
She was born on October 2, 1973, in Seattle, Washington, in the United States of America. Melissa is 48 years old and celebrates her birthday on October 2 every year.
Melissa Harris Height
She is a woman of average stature. Melissa stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m).
Melissa Harris-Perry Family
Melissa was born in Seattle, Washington but was raised in Chesterfield County, Virginia under the loving care of her loving parents Diana Gray (mother) and William M. Harris Sr.(father). Her father worked at the University of Virginia, where he was the first dean of African-American Affairs.
While her mother worked for a non-profit organization that provided services such as day-care centers, access to reproductive care for poor women, and health care for people in rural communities. Melissa holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to mixed ethnicity, her mother belonged to the white ethnicity while her father belonged to the African-American ethnicity.
Melissa Harris-Perry Husband
She is happily and contentedly married to her supportive and loving husband James Perry. James is an attorney presently working at the Winston-Salem Urban League as the CEO. The duo has been living under the same roof since they wedded in 2010.
They welcomed their daughter on February 14, 2014, via gestational carrier. However, Melissa was previously married to Dennis Lacewell for six years before officially separating in 2005. Upon their separation, the two shared a daughter named Parker Lacewell.
Melissa Harris Education
After attaining her High School Diploma she decided to further her studies hence enrolled at Wake Forest University, where she attained her bachelor’s degree in English. Furthermore, she received her Ph.D. in political science from Duke University.
Melissa later attained her honorary doctorate from Meadville Lombard Theological School. She also joined the Union Theological Seminary of Columbia University, where she attained her Master of Divinity in theology.
Melissa Harris-Perry Podcast
Currently, she hosts “System Check with Melissa and Dorian Warren” a podcast produced by The Nation Magazine. The podcast has aired 11 episodes as of now. Melissa often states the objective of her podcast is to diagnose and repair a malfunctioning democracy.
Melissa Harris-Perry Books
Other than her journalism career, Melissa is a part-time author and has published three books. These books include Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America (2013), Religion, Race, and the American Presidency (2011), and Barbershops, Bibles, and BET (2004).
Melissa Harris-Perry MSNBC
She joined MSNBC as a television host on February 18, 2012, where she hosted “Melissa Harris” which was a weekend morning show. She received criticism for statements she made in her program related to collective parenting.
Melissa apologized publicly apologized on December 31, 2013, for joking about former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s family, including his adopted Black grandson. After four years of working for the network, Melissa sent an email to her co-workers on February 26, 2016.
In her email, she wrote that she would not host her show on MSNBC. Melissa claimed that her show was taken without consent and knowledge and that she would not be used as a tool for management purposes. The network officially confirmed her departure on February 28, 2016.
Melissa Harris-Perry Salary
She currently works as an editor, television host, and political commentator. Melissa’s average salary is $92,690 annually.
Melissa Harris-Perry’s Net Worth
Judging from her lavish lifestyle, it is obvious that she has accumulated a decent amount of fortune over the years. Melissa’s average net worth is $3 million.
How Old Is Melissa Harris-Perry
She was born to her loving and caring parents on October 2, 1973, in Seattle, Washington, in the United States of America. Therefore, Melissa is 48 years old.
Is Melissa Harris-Perry Married
Yes, she is a loving and caring wife to her handsome husband James Perry, and a loving mother to her two beautiful daughters.
How Much Is Melissa Harris Worth
Having worked in the journalism industry for over two decades, it is obvious that she has accumulated a decent amount of fortune over the years. Therefore, Melissa’s average net worth is $3 million.