Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Sheinelle Marie Jones |
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Zodiac sign | Aries |
Hometown | Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 4' 11" (149 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
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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 | Married |
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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) | ||||
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Career
Overview | Sheinelle Jones is a distinguished journalist known for her impactful work in broadcasting. After commencing her career at WICS in Springfield, Illinois, she progressed to notable roles, including evening anchor positions at KOKI-TV and WTXF-TV. Recognized for her commitment to journalism, she received accolades from the National Association of Black Journalists. In 2014, she joined the TODAY network, co-hosting 'Weekend Today' and later serving as a co-host on '3rd Hour Today' until December 2019. Her contributions to journalism and advocacy have been acknowledged through multiple recognitions, including induction into the Northwestern University Medill School Hall of Achievement in 2016. |
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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
Sheinelle grew up in Pennsylvania, U.S., and was inspired by her mother, who filled their home with motivational quotes. | |
As a high school student, she interned at a CBS television newsroom. | |
During her time at Northwestern University, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which has historical ties to the Black community. | |
She married Uche Ojeh after meeting at Northwestern University. | |
She worked for over nine years at a Philadelphia station, earning recognition for her work with children and youth organizations. | |
In 2021, she produced a documentary titled 'Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret', focusing on fertility issues for women of color. | |
She accepted an invitation to the Tribute to Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2021, an exhibition honoring significant contributions by African Americans. | |
In January 2025, Sheinelle announced a temporary break from TODAY for family health reasons. | |
She participated in the 2023 New York City Marathon. | |
In April 2025, she published her debut book 'Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans'. | |
She often shares moments with her pet dog on social media. |