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.
| Birth Date: | 30 Nov, 1984 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Birth Place: | Miami |
| Education: | New York University Georgetown University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American journalist; White House correspondent for PBS NewsHour |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
