Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Latest News about Sheinelle Jones
01/04/2025
Sheinelle Jones published her debut book titled 'Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans' in April 2025. The book draws on personal experiences and wisdom from her mother, offering guidance for raising children with strength and integrity.
15/01/2025
In January 2025, Sheinelle Jones announced a temporary break from her role as co-host of the TODAY show to address family health reasons. She expressed gratitude for her colleagues' support and confirmed her intention to return to the program once her family situation stabilized.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sheinelle Marie Jones |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 4' 11" (149 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and Spanish |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Marriage Date | 02/09/2007 |
Family
| Father | C. Darnell Jones II (former U.S. District Court Judge) |
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| Mother | Sheila Kinnard (retired drama teacher) |
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| Spouse | Uche Ojeh (consultant, died 2025) |
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Career
| Overview | Sheinelle Jones is a distinguished journalist and news anchor for NBC News. She began her career as a morning anchor and reporter at WICS-TV in Springfield, Illinois. She subsequently worked as an evening news anchor and reporter at KOKI-TV (FOX Tulsa), where she received awards from the National Association of Black Journalists and the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She then served as a co-host of FOX's Emmy Award-winning morning show Good Day Philadelphia for more than nine years. In 2014, she joined NBC News, initially as part of Weekend Today, and in January 2019 became a co-host of the third hour of TODAY. She is currently the co-host of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, the fourth hour of Today, and serves as host of Wild Child, an educational nature program on NBC's The More You Know block. She also co-hosts the weekly radio show Off the Rails on Sirius XM with fellow TODAY show co-hosts Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer. Throughout her career, she has interviewed notable political figures including then-Senator Barack Obama, then-Senator Hillary Clinton, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as well as celebrities including Halle Berry, Kevin Hart, John Legend, and Celine Dion. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sheinelle_o/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/SheinelleJ | |
| https://x.com/sheinellejones | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheinelle-jones-2b86465/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sheinelle grew up in Pennsylvania, U.S., and was inspired by her mother, who filled their home with motivational quotes. | |
| 2. As a high school student, she interned at a CBS television newsroom. | |
| 3. During her time at Northwestern University, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which has historical ties to the Black community. | |
| 4. She married Uche Ojeh after meeting at Northwestern University. | |
| 5. She worked for over nine years at a Philadelphia station, earning recognition for her work with children and youth organizations. | |
| 6. In 2021, she produced a documentary titled 'Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret', focusing on fertility issues for women of color. | |
| 7. She accepted an invitation to the Tribute to Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2021, an exhibition honoring significant contributions by African Americans. | |
| 8. In January 2025, Sheinelle announced a temporary break from TODAY for family health reasons. | |
| 9. She participated in the 2023 New York City Marathon. | |
| 10. In April 2025, she published her debut book 'Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans'. | |
| 11. She often shares moments with her pet dog on social media. | |
| 12. She is a member of The Links Inc., an international group of women devoted to enriching the lives of families in their communities. |