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Eboni K. Williams
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Eboni Kiuhnna Williams
September 9, 1983 Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) Loyola University, New Orleans (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer; broadcast personality |
| Known for | Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams, The Real Housewives of New York City |
Eboni Kiuhnna Williams, born on September 9, 1983, is an American lawyer and television host. She is known for her work on TV and radio. She hosts a news show called The Grio with Eboni K. Williams. She also co-hosted a talk show on WABC Radio in New York City. In 2017, she was a co-host on the Fox News show Fox News Specialists. Later, in 2020, she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City.
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Early Life and Education
Eboni Williams was raised by her single mother. She worked hard in school. She earned her first degree in Communications and African American studies. This was from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
After that, she went to law school. She earned her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. While studying law, she gained important experience. She worked for the Louisiana Secretary of State. She also helped the Louisiana Attorney General's office. She even assisted city council members in New Orleans. This was after Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage.
Career in Law and Media
Eboni Williams started her career as a lawyer in 2008. She helped people with family law cases. She also worked on civil lawsuits. She spent some time as a public defender. A public defender helps people who cannot afford a lawyer. In 2010, she returned to working in private law.
Working in Television News
Williams became a correspondent for CBS News. She also contributed to Fox News. She appeared on popular shows like Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. She was also a co-host on Outnumbered and The Five.
In 2017, she became a co-host on Fox News Specialists. This show started on May 1, 2017. Her co-hosts were Eric Bolling and Katherine Timpf. The show was created to change the Fox News Channel lineup. Fox News Specialists ended on September 8, 2017.
Radio and Other Roles
On June 5, 2017, Williams joined WABC Radio. She co-hosted a talk show with Curtis Sliwa. Her last show on WABC Radio was on October 18, 2017.
Williams has described her time at Fox News as "challenging." She said she went there to "disrupt," not to be comfortable. This means she wanted to make a difference.
Today, Williams hosts The Grio with Eboni K. Williams. She also hosts The Grio News with Eboni K. Williams. Since September 2023, she has been a judge. She presides over the court show Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. She also hosts a podcast called Holding Court.
Reality Television
In October 2020, Eboni Williams made history. She became the first African-American cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City. She joined the show for its 13th season.
Personal Life
Eboni Williams was engaged to Steven Glenn. He was a business executive. They were together for three years. They later decided to go their separate ways.
On September 23, 2024, Eboni K. Williams shared happy news. She announced on Instagram that she had a daughter. Her daughter's name is Liberty Alexandria Williams.
