Biography
Kelly Wright is an American journalist, currently working as a reporter for the Black News Channel. Previously, he was a general assignment reporter for Fox News Channel (FNC), based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He also worked as a co-host on “America’s News Headquarters” on Saturdays from 1 pm to 2 pm. Moreover, Wright is also a motivated and inspiring person based on real-life individuals who have triumphed against all the odds.
Wright was born and raised in the United States. He attended Oral Roberts University where he graduated in 2008. Kelly began his journalism career in 1977 while serving in the United States Army. He also served as a weekend news anchor and reporter for WRAL-TV (CBS) in Raleigh, New York City. In addition, he worked as a general assignment reporter for WWOR-TV in New York. While there he reported on numerous high-profile newsmakers and events for the station, including John Gotti, the Howard Beach and Bensonhurst murder trials, and the 1989 Central Park jogger rape case.
Before joining Fox News Channel, Wright worked as an anchor and reporter at WAVY-TV/WVBT-TV in Norfolk from 1998 until 2003. In that period, he was able to cover extensive stories, including a historical event in Benin, West Africa, Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, and representatives from the United States, England, and France. In October 2003, he reported live from the Congressional Black Caucus and FNC Democratic presidential candidate debate in Detroit.
Moreover, Wright has received numerous awards for his reporting, including two local Emmy Awards for his developing, reporting, and co-producing a documentary and news series on the transatlantic slave trade. Kelly was among the first reporters to cover the Abu Ghraib Prison and also spent time with British and U.S. troops. Likewise, he also provided coverage on U.S. forces training Iraqi security forces. In 2005, he reported from Tampa, Florida, on the Terri Schiavo right-to-die case. Throughout his career, Kelly has reported on international stories in Africa, Iraq, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
Despite that, he is an ordained minister and Gospel Recording Artist. He encourages people through his passionate preaching of good news in a bad news world. In addition, Kelly is also a singer who has performed on programs such as Cissy Houston Jonathan Butler, the late James Brown, and more.
Kelly Wright Age
Wright was born in the United States. However, more details about his age and date of birth are currently not available.
Wife
Kelly is currently married to his beautiful wife Loretta Wright. He is a proud father of two sons.
Parents
Wright was born and raised in the United States. He holds an American nationality. However, Kelly has not shared any information regarding his parents or siblings.
Net worth
Kelly has an estimated net worth of between $ 700,000 to $1 million.
Salary
Wright earns an average salary ranging between $ 75,000 -$ 100, 000 per year.