Charlo Greene facts for kids

Charlo Greene (born Charlene Egbe in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian-American businesswoman. She was also a reporter and anchor for KTVA television in Anchorage, Alaska. Greene became well-known after she quit her job on-air in September 2014. She was reporting on an advocacy group at the time. Greene then announced that she was the owner of that business.

Early Life and Education

Charlo Greene grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. She attended high school there. After high school, she went to the University of Texas at Arlington. This university is located near Dallas, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast news. This degree helped her prepare for a career in television.

Career as a Reporter

Before becoming a main anchor, Greene gained experience. She worked as an intern and production assistant. These roles were at KXAS and KDAF in Dallas. Later, she became an anchor and reporter. She worked at several television stations. These included WOAY and WOWK in West Virginia. She also worked at WRWR in Georgia and WJHL in Tennessee. Finally, she joined KTVA in Alaska.

On-Air Resignation

In September 2014, Charlo Greene was reporting live on television. She was covering a story about an advocacy group. During her report, she surprised many people. She revealed that she was the owner of this group. Then, she announced her resignation from KTVA on the air.

This moment was captured on video. The video quickly became very popular online. It was seen by millions of people. This event also led to discussions. Some people questioned if it was right for her to report on her own business.

Life After Reporting

After leaving her reporting job, Charlo Greene continued her work. She focused on her business and advocacy efforts. In October 2014, she received an award. High Times magazine gave her its Courage in Media Award. This award recognized her bold actions. The same month, Elle magazine featured her. They listed her as one of the "Most Potent Women" in her field.

In December 2016, Greene moved to Los Angeles. She started hosting a show there. As of 2021, she also shares content online. She regularly posts videos on her Youtube channel. Her channel is dedicated to skin care topics.