Jelani Cobb
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Updated on January 15, 2026
Learn about Jelani Cobb Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki and Facts.
Who is Jelani Cobb:
Jelani Cobb is a famous Journalist. He was born on August 21, 1969 and his birthplace is Queens, NY. Jelani is also well known as, Writer and teacher who became a staff writer at The New Yorker in 2015. He has been a history professor at the University of Connecticut and a journalism professor at Columbia University.
Jelani is originated from United States. He is the author of the book The Substance of Hope: Barack Obama and the Paradox of Progress (2010).
Biography:
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| Full Name | Jelani Cobb |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Age | 54 |
| Date of Birth | August 21, 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Queens, NY |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Country | United States |
| Gender | Male |
Birthday, Age & Zodiac Sign:
Jelani Cobb birthday is on 21-Aug-69 and he was born on Thursday. He is now 54 years old. Jelani sun sign is Leo and his birth flower is Gladiolus.
| Birth date | 21-Aug |
| Day of Birth | Thursday |
| Year of Birth | 1969 |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Birth Sign Duality | Assertive |
| Birth Sign Modality & Element | Fixed Fire |
| Opposite Sign | Aquarius |
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Early Life and Family:
Before he was famous, He graduated from Jamaica High School in Queens, New York before attending Howard University. He later earned a PhD in American history from Rutgers University. His relationship status is single.
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Jelani Cobb Net Worth:
Jelani Cobb net worth or net income is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. He has made such amount of wealth from his primary career as Journalist.
| Net Worth | between $1 Million – $5 Million |
| Annual Salary | N/A |
| Source of Income | Journalist |
| Verification Status of Wealth | Unverified |
Dead or Alive?
According to wikipedia latest update, he is still alive.
Quick Facts:
Here are some interesting facts about Jelani Cobb:
* He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2018.
* Jelani Cobb is an American educator.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Why is Jelani Cobb famous?He is famous for being a successful Journalist.Where is he from?He is from United States.How tall is he?His height is Not available.How much does he earn?between $1 Million – $5 Million.Is he married?Single.How many children(s) does he have?N/A.Reference : Wiki, StarsNetworths, Newspapers.
