Nia-Malika Henderson Profile

Nia-Malika Henderson is an American News Anchor/Reporter and Analyst working for CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the network in April 2015.

Nia-Malika Henderson Education

In the year 1992, Henderson graduated from Lower Richland High School in Hopkins, South Carolina, and then attended Duke University. She graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Cultural Anthropology and Literature. After that, she enrolled at Yale University, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in American studies. In the year 2003, Henderson joined Columbia University School of Journalism. She graduated from there two years later with a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Journalism.

Nia-Malika Henderson Career

Henderson serves at CNN as a Senior Political Reporter/Analyst. She mainly focuses on policies and politics, as well as the people shaping Washington. She also serves as a reporter for CNN’s digital and TV platforms. Henderson is also often seen as a panelist for the network’s “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon,” “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer,” and “Inside Politics.”

Henderson has reported on various topics such as the Presidential transition, the 2016 election, the Democratic party, and the administration of Donald Trump. In the 2016 election, Henderson covered the Republican and Democratic candidates, where she reported on the realignment of the Republican party of Donald Trump, Ben Carson’s unlikely bid, and the insurgent campaign of Bernie Sanders. 

Before she joined CNN, she worked for The Washington Post as a national political reporter for 4 years and 10 months. There she reported on the 2010 mid-term elections, the 2012 presidential campaign, and the White House. Also, she served as an anchor for The Post’s Election 2012 blog. At the same time, she worked for Politico as a White House Reporter, where she reported on the first 2 years of the Obama administration. Henderson served as a lead reporter for Newsday where she covered the Democratic National Convention, the Democratic primary race, and Barrack Obama’s 2008 campaign.

She was among the Newsday team that was named a finalist in the year 2005 for the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting for a series on hip hop history. Henderson worked for The Baltimore Sun as a writer before she joined Newsday’s national staff.

Quick Facts About Henderson

Nia-Malika Henderson Age / How old is Nia-Malika Henderson?

Henderson is 48 years old as of 2022. She was born on July 7, 1974, in Hopkins, South Carolina, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 7th of July every year.

Nia-Malika Henderson Height

How tall is Nia-Malika Henderson? Henderson stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

Nia-Malika Henderson Family

Information regarding Henderson’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Nia-Malika Henderson Husband, Wedding

Henderson is openly lesbian. She is married to her lovely wife, whose names are currently under review. Her wife is a doctor. They tied the knot in late 2019. Henderson revealed her marital status on her Instagram Page on January 1, 2020. The couple dated for quite a long time before eventually getting married. During an interview with Politico Magazine on July 7, 2017, Henderson stated that she would spend her birthday with her girlfriend in London. Talking about Henderson’s baby, she does not have any kids at the moment.

Nia-Malika Henderson Salary

Being one of the top journalists for CNN, she earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.

Nia-Malika Henderson Net Worth

Henderson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News Anchor/Reporter and Analyst.

Nia-Malika Henderson married to Glenn Beck

In the year 2016, there were rumors that Henderson had a relationship with the CEO, founder, and owner of Mercury Radio Arts, Glenn Beck. At the time, Glenn worked as a host of the show, “Headline Prime” on CNN. However, Henderson and Glenn were not dating or having any relationship, they were just colleagues. Glenn is a married man – he has been married to Tania Colonna since the year 1999. Previously, he was married to Claire.

Nia-Malika Henderson CNN 

At CNN Henderson works alongside;

1. Phil Mattingly
2. Suzanne Malveaux
3. Patrick Oppmann
4. Ryan Nobles
5. Paula Newton
6. Chad Myers
7. Jeanne Moos
8. David McKenzie
9. Oren Liebermann
10. Alex Marquardt
11. Miguel Marquez
12. Athena Jones
13. Laura Jarrett
14. Kristen Holmes
15. Paula Hancocks