Victor Blackwell Biography
Victor Blackwell is an American television news anchor and correspondent. He co-anchors CNN Newsroom on Saturday mornings with Randi Kaye and the New Day Weekend in CNN’s world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Victor Blackwell Age
The news anchor was born on September 25, 1981, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. He turned 39 years old in 2019. Blackwell celebrates his birthday on September 25th every year.
Victor Blackwell Education
Blackwell attended Milford Mill Academy in 1999 where he was class president of his high school graduating class. He then attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
Victor Blackwell Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Victor Blackwell Wife | Partner
Blackwell is openly gay but has not yet revealed whether he is in any romantic union or relationship. It is, therefore, not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Victor Blackwell WHUT-TV
While in college, Blackwell worked at Howard University’s public television station WHUT-TV. After college, he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, MD. Victor also worked as a reporter and weekend anchor at WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida.
He was the first black main anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida. There, he served as an anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.
Victor Blackwell CNN
Victor joined CNN in August 2012. He anchors the weekend editions of New Day and CNN Newsroom from the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
He has reported and anchored on-the-scene for many breaking news stories which include Hurricanes Harvey and Irma (2017), the Orlando shooting at Pulse Nightclub (2016), and protests in his hometown of Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray (2015). He did exclusive reporting on the death of Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson (2013) and Superstorm Sandy recovery (2012).
In 2018, he marked the 50 year anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death where he coordinated an exclusive interview with civil rights icons Ambassador Andrew Young and Reverend Jesse Jackson at the Memphis motel where Luther was gunned down. It was the first time the two visited together since Luther’s death.
Victor Blackwell Salary
According to our reliable sources, Blackwell’s annual salary ranges between $58,432 and $ 70,000.
Victor Blackwell Net Worth
Blackwell has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Victor Blackwell Surgery
In November 2007, Victor announced that he’d secretly undergone laparoscopic surgery to combat his lifelong struggle with his weight.
Victor Blackwell Wheel of Fortune
He was a contestant on an episode of Wheel of Fortune which aired in February 2001. He placed the third position and won $3,350.
Victor Blackwell Awards and Achievements
Blackwell received a Regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature Reporting in 2009. He was then nominated for a Regional Emmy in 2007, 2008, and 2011. He also received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his reporting on the Stop Snitchin’ phenomenon and also its impact on inner-city crime.
He also received the Unity Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association in 2007 for his reporting on the high school graduation rate of black boys.
Victor Blackwell Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Blackwell.
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Full Name: Victor Blackwell
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Date of Birth: September 25, 1981
- Age/ How old?: 39
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Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland
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Birthday: 25th Sep.
- Nationality: American
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Marital Status: Not disclosed
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Height/ How tall?: Not disclosed
- Weight: Not disclosed
Frequently Asked Questions About Victor Blackwell
Who is V. Blackwell?
Victor is a well-known news anchor working for CNN Newsroom on Saturdays and New Day Weekend. Prior to joining CNN, he was the main anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida.
How old is V. Blackwell?
He is an American national born on September 25, 1981, in Baltimore.
How tall is V. Blackwell?
Victor has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is V. Blackwell married?
Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is V. Blackwell worth?
Victor has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does V. Blackwell make?
Per our average wage estimates for an anchor in the United States, Victor receives an annual salary ranging between $58,432 and $ 70,000 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $6.67 and $7.99.
Where does V. Blackwell live?
He is a resident of Memphis, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is V. Blackwell dead or alive?
Victor is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is V. Blackwell now?
Victor is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as a news anchor at CNN since 2012.