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Yamiche Léone Alcindor was born in 1986 in Miami, Florida. She is of Haitian descent and has often spoken about how her heritage influences her journalism. Alcindor earned her bachelor's degree in English, government, and African American studies from Georgetown University. She went on to receive a master’s degree in broadcast news and documentary filmmaking from New York University.
Alcindor has established herself as a prominent American journalist, widely recognized for her insightful political reporting and focus on issues of race and justice. She began her career reporting for USA Today and The New York Times, covering stories on politics, criminal justice, and social issues.
In January 2018, she joined PBS NewsHour as the White House correspondent. In this role, she frequently explores the intersection of race and politics, with in-depth coverage of fatal police encounters and their impact on race relations in the United States.
Beyond her work with PBS, Alcindor serves as a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC. Her commentary is featured regularly on high-profile programs, including Morning Joe, Andrea Mitchell Reports, The Rachel Maddow Show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and Meet the Press with Chuck Todd. Through these platforms, she provides context and analysis on key political developments and social issues.
Throughout her career, Alcindor has been praised for her thoughtful journalism that interrogates the complex dynamics between race and politics in America. Her reporting brings attention to systemic inequality while maintaining a commitment to fair and factual storytelling. Her trusted voice in political journalism continues to shape national dialogue.
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