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Juan Williams

Juan Williams is known as an American journalist and political analyst. He is most famous for his work on NPR and the Fox News Channel.

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Juan Williams was born on April 10, 1954, in Colón, Panama. He moved to the United States at the age of three as an immigrant with his family. His mother, Rogelio, was a seamstress, and his father, Rogelio, was a boxing trainer.

Juan earned a scholarship to the Oakwood Friends School in New York. He completed his graduation in 1972. During his tenure, he offered his services as a representative of the student body. In addition to his studies, Juan was interested in extracurricular activities and participated in several events. He played for the baseball team and represented his squad as the captain. Juan also loved to play basketball and competed in many games at the national level.

After finishing high school, he went on to attend Haverford College, which was a liberal arts college. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Haverford College in 1976.

Relationships

Juan has been married to Delise Susan since 1978. They have three loving children from their marriage. Raphael and Antonio are their two sons, and the name of their only daughter is Rae. They have been married for close to 40 years.

Following his father's footsteps, Antonio, the first son of the family, became an intern for Senator Strom Thurmond in 1996. Antonio also tried running for a seat on the Council of the District of Columbia, but he lost to Tommy Wells.

During an interview conducted by Yahoo News on why he became a Republican, Antonio brought to light some delightful details about his father. When asked to describe his dad in his own words, he said he thought he was a straight shooter who tries to be as direct and honest with his opinions and views as possible. Antonio credits his dad for pushing him to pursue his career.

His other son, Raffi, studied anthropology and played lacrosse at Haverford College. The same university Juan attended in Pennsylvania. Raffi currently works as a press secretary to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson and is also a Republican like his older brother.

Career

After completing his college graduation in 1976, Juan started pursuing his dream of becoming a journalist. He joined The Washington Post as an intern the same year he graduated. After being impressed by his work and dedication, The Washington Post offered him the chance to work as a full-time journalist.


Quick Facts
Date of Birth: 10-04-1954
Nationality: American
Wife: Susan Delise
Marital Status: Married
Marriage Date: 1978
Children: Raffi Williams, Rae Williams, Antonio Williams
Ethnicity: Black
Profession: Journalist
Employer: Fox News Channel
Net Worth: 2 million dollars
Alma Mater: Haverford College
T.V. Show(s): The Five, Fox News Sunday, Special Report with Bret Baier
Birth Sign: Aries
Birth Place: Colon, Panama
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Birth Date: 10 Apr, 1954
Age: 66 yrs
Occupations: Journalist
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Colón
Education: Haverford College
Gender: Male
Description: American journalist
Twitter Id: TheJuanWilliams
Net Worth 2021: 2 million
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Last Modified: Feb 19 2023
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