Michael Harriot's Biography

Michael Harriot is an American journalist, poet, novelist, and broadcaster who has been in the headlines recently since he talked about his new book, “Black AF History,” and shared that the book was a love letter to his family and the Black people of South Carolina.

Michael Harriot's Bio/Wiki

Date Of Birth: 1972

Birth Day: 07 October

Father: N/A

Mother: N/A

Age: 50-year-old

Siblings: N/A

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Relationship Status: Married

Born In: Hartwsille, South Carolina, United States

Wedding Date: N/A

Nationality: American

Wife: N/A

Religion: Christianity

Children: N/A

Ethnicity: Mixed

Profession: Journalist, Poet

Height: 5 feet 9 inches

Net worth: $1 million

Weight: 82 kg

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Education: Bachelor in Mass Communication,

Master of International Business

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College: Auburn University, Florida State University

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Who Is Michael Harriot? Wikipedia Details

Michael Harriot is a well-known American journalist, communist, and TV writer best known for his work as a senior staff writer at the Root. Moreover, he is the author of his book, Black Af History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America in 2022. Although a famous media personality, Michael Harriot still doesn’t appear on a Wikipedia page.

TV writer Michael Harriot was born to his parents on 07 October 1972, in Hartsville, South Carolina, United States. However, he has not shared any details of his parents in the media for their privacy. Hence, the names and professions of his parents cannot be determined. Similarly, he has never mentioned or talked about his siblings, so he might be the only child of his parents.

As of September 2023, he is 50 years old, and his zodiac falls under Libra, per his birthday. Meanwhile, SC native Michael is an American of mixed ethnicity and follows the path of Christian religion.

Regarding his body measurements, TV writer Michael Harriot stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 9 inches/1.75 m tall with a decent weight of around 82kg/180 lbs.

Concerning his educational details, Harriot completed high school in his hometown and attended Auburn University for his Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies in 1990-1995. He earned his Master of International Business in 1995-1996 from Florida State University.

Is Michael Harriot Married? 

Michael Harriot must be a married personality, although he has never mentioned his wife or girlfriend in the public media. Moreover, he has not shared pictures with his wife or girlfriend on his social media account. Likewise, there are no details of him having any children. Therefore, some sources even doubt him to be a single man.

However, Harriot has maintained a lowkey profile of his married life in the media. He has completely separated his work and personal life. Hence, he has successfully kept his married life private.

Furthermore, Michael has never been involved in dating scandals, affairs, rumors, or controversies.

Net Worth & Career

Michael Harriot has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $1 million from his profession as a journalist, poet, novelist, TV writer, and media personality. Hence, he can live a lavish lifestyle from his earnings.

Meanwhile, Michael Harriot debuted as an author when he released his book, The Situation in South Carolina: A Novel, on 12 April 2008 from Black One Press. In addition, he has established himself as a prominent writer by covering global economics, politics, and culture to contributing to Ebony and The Root. Currently, he serves as a senior writer for The Root, an African-American news publication.

Besides, Michael Harriot is the host of the podcast show The Black One.