Nia Malika Henderson is an American journalist who never misses an opportunity to cover politics and LGBTIQ+ news. Her interest in LGBTIQ+ issues may stem from the fact that she is a proud lesbian. The CNN correspondent is a married woman who recently married her long-term girlfriend.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Nia Malika Henderson |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1974 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Height/How tall? |
5 feet 9 inches |
| Occupation | American journalist |
| Father’s Name | N/A |
| Mother’s Name | N/A |
| Gender Identity | Lesbian |
| Is Married? | Yes |
| Is Gay? |
NO |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Nia-Malika Henderson Net Worth
Nia-Malika Henderson’s net worth is approximately $5 million as of August 2023.
Henderson Got Married in 2019
Henderson married her longtime partner in late 2019. She announced their wedding on Instagram on January 1, 2020, with a photo of herself and her wife and the caption, “Happy New Year #newlyweds.”
Politico Magazine first reported on the now-married couple’s relationship on July 7, 2017, Henderson’s birthday. In the interview above, she said she planned to spend her birthday with her friend in the beautiful city of London. She also revealed that they would be doing a lot of shopping, trying new foods, and visiting places like Buckingham Palace and the Wimbledon stage.
Furthermore, in an exclusive interview with National Public Radio (NPR) on January 11, 2019, the CNN political reporter stated that his current wife is a hard-working doctor. However, since she has decided to keep the details of her personal life to herself, no further information about his wife, how they met, or other details could be obtained.
The journalist moderated and reported on LGBTIQ+ events
Henderson is a political reporter at CNN, but his interests are not limited to politics. Henderson first reported on the LGBTIQ+ community on December 17, 2008, while still working for Politico News Magazine.
She covered the then hot news regarding former US President Barack Obama, who was criticized by everyone, especially LGBTIQ+ supporters, in the report titled ‘Gay Leaders Angry at Obama’. The backlash began when former President Obama chose Rick Warren, senior pastor of Saddleback Church and a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage, to deliver the invocation at his inauguration.
The journalist took a break from covering LGBTIQ stories after covering this current event. Nonetheless, she made an appearance years later on October 11, 2019, when she and her colleagues were tasked with moderating CNN’s LGBTQ town hall event. During their 30-minute segment at the event in Los Angeles, nine Democratic Party candidates shared their views on America’s LGBTQ community.