Jericka Duncan Biography and Wiki
Jericka Duncan is an American national correspondent for CBS This Morning based in New York City since 2013. She made headlines in 2018 after bringing forth the text messages from Jeff Fager, after covering sexual allegations against him.
Duncan is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and was recognized by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, as the Journalist of the year in 2012. Previously, she was working in Philadelphia at the CBS-owned TV, KYM.
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Jericka Duncan Age
She was born on August 12, 1983, in Ohio, United States. She is 37 years old as of 2020.
Jericka Duncan Height
She appears to be a woman of above-average stature. Her estimated height is 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70m).
Jericka Duncan Family
Duncan was born in Ohio, in the United States to an Afro-American family. She is a family-oriented person and often shares posts of her adoring father and mother on social media platforms. Jericka is the oldest of her two siblings, a younger brother, and sister.
Despite being a public figure due to her nature of work, Duncan hasn’t disclosed the identity of her mother and siblings. This section will be updated once the details merge.
Jericka Duncan Father
She was born in Ohio, in the United States and attended Aurora High School and graduated in 2001. She is the Daughter of Ronnie Duncan. Duncan’s father worked in Cleveland for CBS 19 as the Sports Director and was proud of his daughter for doing an amazing job in the field of journalism. Duncan also chose to maintain her work on CBS due to her father’s previous ties with the station.
Jericka Duncan Husband
There is no information about Duncan being a married woman, however, a few years ago there were speculations that she was dating a reporter WABC in New York. She has not publicly confirmed the speculated romantic affair. Duncan has a daughter who is around four years old and she often shares pictures of her on social media platforms. She has also kept undisclosed the father of her baby.
Jericka Duncan CBS News
She is a national correspondent for CBS This Morning based in New York City since 2013. During her time there, she has covered on accusations against Billy Cosby, R Kelly, and Harvey Weinstein, a Navy sailor in Chattanooga, and the shooting deaths of four marines, D-day and Normandy 70th anniversary and also has provided coverage of several national breaking news stories.
She covered the White House in 2018 at Washington D.C. and was also among the first correspondents to report on the passage of Alabama’s restrictive abortion bill since Roe V. Wade. Previously, she was working in Philadelphia at the CBS-owned TV, KYM.
She spent three years at KYM earning herself first place in the associated press for providing a series of reports on disabled adults held captive in a social security scam. In addition, Duncan also provided coverage on Hurricane Irene in 2011 as well as a Superstorm sandy in 2012.
Before joining KYM, she was working as a reporter for WIVB in Buffalo, in New York. During her time there, Duncan received a local Emmy award for providing coverage on the winter storm in 2008. She was also one of the first reporters during the Buffalo Plane crash that claimed the lives of 50 individuals.
The Buffalo coverage earned her station two national Edward M. Murrow awards. She began her career in Elmira, New York in 2005. While working there, she provided coverage for the search of Ralph, the longest manhunt for fugitive in state history. She also received recognition from New York State Broadcasters for Best Spot News Coverage in 2007.
Jericka Duncan Track And Field
She was born in Ohio in 1983. She attended Aurora High School and graduated in 2001. While studying at Aurora, Duncan played basketball and was in the track and field team. She set five records for Aurora high school as a track and field competitor.
After graduating from High school in 2001, she enrolled at Ohio University to pursue a Communication degree. While in college, Duncan also participated in the in-run track and field and was also the captain of the team. In 2005 she graduated from Ohio University and received the NAACP Image Award in the same year.
Jericka Duncan Sorority
She covered the story of the former Northwestern University student, Jordan Hankins, who ended her life at the age of 19. Jordan’s parents are suing the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority blaming them for the cause of their daughter’s suicide.
The sorority has been charged with hazing which may have caused severe anxiety and depression to Jordan making her commit suicide. In May 2017, Alpha Kapha Alpha was given a suspension from Northwestern’s campus.
The Sorority informed CBS News that it was saddened by the death of Jordan and they have a zero-tolerance policy for hazing. Jordan’s parents still think that Sorority should be held responsible for their daughter’s death.
Jericka Duncan Ethnicity
She was born in Ohio in the United States to an Afro-American family. Duncan is the daughter of Ronnie Duncan a former Sports Director at CBS 19. Jericka is of Afro-American descent.
Jericka Duncan Nationality
Duncan was born in Ohio in the USA. She is an American Citizen by birth. She is an American National.
Jericka Duncan Salary
She currently works for CBS as a national correspondent since 2013. There is no doubt, therefore, that Duncan makes an impressive salary. Duncan’s estimated salary is $100,000 per year.
Jericka Duncan Net Worth
From her illustrious career as a journalist for at least 15 years. Therefore, there is no doubt that Duncan has accumulated a decent fortune. Duncan’s estimated net worth is $5 million.
