Rahel Solomon Biography / Wiki
Rahel Solomon is an Ethiopian-American television journalist, working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN. Based in New York, she anchors Early Start with Rahel Solomon, airing weekdays at 5am ET on CNN and CNN International. She previously worked for CNN, serving as a business reporter and anchor of the early-morning program Early Start with Rahel Solomon.
Solomon joined CNN from CNBC, where she was employed as a general news reporter and appeared on numerous television and online shows, such as Power Lunch, Halftime Report, and The News with Shepard Smith. Solomon worked as a morning news anchor for CBS3 in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before joining CNBC.
Solomon covered a variety of stories at CNBC, including labor disputes and unemployment. Her tales centered on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the labor market, personnel and technology issues for state employment offices, and protracted delays in unemployment payments. She covered Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the World Meeting of Families while she was employed at CBS3.
In 2012, Solomon began working for CNN as an intern in Washington, DC’s Special Investigations Unit. She had the chance to assist with CNN’s 2012 midterm election night coverage and work on the network’s investigation into care delays veterans saw at VA hospitals during her internship.
Rahel Solomon Age
How old is Solomon? She is between 37 and 40 years old. Rahel was born in Sudan to Ethiopian immigrant parents. However, information about her exact date of birth is currently under review.
Rahel Solomon Education
Rahel studied at Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. In 2010, Rahel graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Science in finance. She also graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she earned a Master of Arts degree. ALSO READ: Clare Sebastian CNN, Bio, Age, Height, Education, Father, Husband, Salary and Net Worth
Rahel Solomon Height / Measurements
How tall is Solomon? She stands at an average height of 5feet 7 inches (1.70m).
Rahel Solomon Nationality / Ethnicity
Rahel holds Ethiopian-American nationality. She was born in Sudan to Ethiopian parents and immigrated to the United States at the age of three, growing up in the Philadelphia area. She is of Mixed ethnicity/heritage.
Rahel Solomon Parents / Family
Solomon was born to Almaz and Solomon Woreta in Sudan and raised in the United States. However, information about her siblings is not available.
Rahel Solomon Husband / Baby / Children
Is Rahel married? Yes, she is happily married to Marcel S. Pratt, a Philadelphia-based lawyer. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony on July 13, 2024, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rahel and Pratt are proud to have a child born in 2025.
Rahel Solomon Salary
Solomon is an Ethiopian-American television journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $110,000.
Rahel Solomon Net Worth
Rahel is working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $9 million.
Rahel Solomon CNN
Solomon has been working as an anchor and correspondent for CNN. Based in New York, she anchors Early Start with Rahel Solomon, airing weekdays at 5 am ET on CNN and CNN International. She previously worked for CNN, serving as a business reporter and anchor of the early-morning program Early Start with Rahel Solomon.
Solomon joined CNN from CNBC, where she was employed as a general news reporter and appeared on numerous television and online shows, such as Power Lunch, Halftime Report, and The News with Shepard Smith. Solomon worked as a morning news anchor for CBS3 in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before joining CNBC.
Solomon covered a variety of stories at CNBC, including labor disputes and unemployment. Her tales centered on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the labor market, personnel and technology issues for state employment offices, and protracted delays in unemployment payments. She covered Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the World Meeting of Families while she was employed at CBS3.
In 2012, Solomon began working for CNN as an intern in Washington, DC’s Special Investigations Unit. She had the chance to assist with CNN’s 2012 midterm election night coverage and work on the network’s investigation into care delays veterans saw at VA hospitals during her internship.