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Biography of Eugene Robinson
| Date of Birth: | 1954, March 12 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 66 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | eugene robinson |
| birth name | Eugene Harold Robinson |
| nick’s name | Eugenio |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Orangeburg |
| ethnicity | Black |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Working for | NBC and MSNBC News |
| Salary | $150 thousand |
| subject with | Review by C. Robinson |
| Girlfriend | Review by C. Robinson |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Review by C. Robinson |
| Kids | 2 children |
| Education | University of Michigan, Harvard University |
Popularly known as the former editor-in-chief of The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson is a liberal American journalist and newspaper columnist. Robinson is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and his columns appear in the Washington Post. He is also the chief political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC . He is associated with the International Women’s Media Foundation as a board member.
Early life, biography and family
Eugene Robinson was born as Eugene Harold Robinson on March 12, 1954 in Orangeburg, South Carolina in the United States of America. He is American by nationality and African American by ethnicity. He got his early education from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School.
Robinson joined the University of Michigan for his higher education. He used to write for The Michigan Daily school newspaper when he was in college.
Career and Lifestyle
Eugene Robinson’s journalistic career began in 1976 with his entry into the San Francisco Chronicle. His job at the time was to cover the trial of publishing heiress Patty Hearst.
Robinson made the big turn in 1980 when he joined the Washington Post. He worked as a town hall reporter at the newspaper, slowly climbing the ladder of success with his hard work and determination.
After the Washington Post, Robinson became assistant city editor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and London, England. He reported as a foreign correspondent during his tenure in this role. Following that, he became the deputy editor of the same newspaper.
Eugene Robinson is also considered a passionate political analyst, which is why he often appears on MSNBC cable TV shows, including Morning Joe, Politics Nation with Al Sharpton. Similarly, he also appears on other shows like The Rachel Maddow Show, The Ed Show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Other than that, Robinson is a panelist on Meet the Press on NBC.
Eugene Robinson has written a few books including ‘Coal to Cream: A Black Man’s Journey Beyond Color to an Affirmation of Race’ (1999) and ‘Last Dance in Havana’ (2004).
Additionally, Robinson also played the role in the film The Savoy King: Chick Webb and the Music That Changed America, in 2012. The film starred Andy Garcia , Billy Crystal , Tyne Daly , and Danny Glover a well.
Personal life: wife and relationship
Eugene Robinson is a married man. He has two children with his wife, Review of C. Robinson . The couple lives a happy life with their two children in Arlington, Virginia.
Eugene Robinson won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for his columns covering then-Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.
net worth and salary
Eugene Robinson is a very high profile journalist who has vast experience working with world famous newspapers. He has also gained a lot from his published books and articles. The salary of him working for MSNBC is reported to be around $150 thousand per year.
As of 2019, Robinson has a net worth of around $500k, according to some sources.