Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Syan Rhodes is an investigative reporter & news anchor who was worked for numerous media outlets in the past. Currently living in Houston, she is passionate about freeing the oppressed and innocent and bringing justice to those who need it.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Syan grew up in Sunnyside, Third Ward, an area of Houston, Texas. Sunnyside was once named as the sixth-most dangerous neighborhood in America.
- She attended Houston’s Dodson Montessori Magnet School, then went to T.H. Rogers Middle School. As a middle school student, she picked up “All The President’s Men” from her parents’ bookshelf and became awestruck by the important and powerful work of journalism.
- While at Episcopal High School in Bellaire (Class of 1995), Syan had a goal of taking a course with advocacy professor David Protess at Northwestern; however, she had no idea of the “dream result” which would launch her into a role of an investigative reporter.
- Syan went on to become a graduate of Medill School of Journalism – Northwestern University.
- She worked with Andrew M. Hale & Associates Law Firm while a student at Northwestern.
- During her time at Northwestern, she was part of a journalism student team that assisted in freeing an innocent man from death row in Illinois. This case led the Illinois Governor, George Ryan, to issue a moratorium on executions that would eventually ban the death penalty in Illinois.
- A tip for aspiring journalists by Syan – Read good books…don’t just read your social media feed!
Career : The Early Days
- During her childhood, Syan watched television news a lot. Bill and Dominique, Houston’s renowned television news professionals, were huge inspirations for her.
- To kickstart her journalism journey, Syan had a three-month internship at KSNT in Kansas. She then started her career as an investigative reporter in Tyler, Texas, at NBC.
- Then in 2001, moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, as a weekend morning anchor, Rhodes moved to Memphis as a general reporter and weekend anchor.
- Amid some minor controversy, she left Memphis for Orlando and spent six years as part of the Florida WESH weekday morning news team, and eventually on WKCF as 10 pm weeknight news anchor.
Professional Progress, Awards, Salary and Net Worth :
- Moving back to Houston in 2014, Rhodes is now an Emmy award-winning journalist who enjoys covering her hometown of Houston as a weekend anchor, calling it “A Dream Come True!”
- She has received the Selden Ring Investigative Journalism Award, Illinois, Attorney for Criminal Justice Advocates Award.
- For her coverage of the Anthony Porter death row case, she received the Independent Voters of Illinois Legal Eagle Award.
- The man accused, who allowed Porter to be freed, was also acquitted from wrongful conviction and sparked continued questions about the methods of Protess’ research and overlooked evidence.
- Even among controversy and a documentary casting doubt on the case, Syan’s work was recognized as groundbreaking.
Voluntary Work & Contributions :
- While in Memphis, Syan traveled to Tanzania with a fellowship through the National Association of Black Journalists. Their goal was to help children with malaria get needed medical care and pharmaceuticals and encourage public awareness and funding for needed drugs and bednets.
- She has also served as President of the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists, seeking to help all under-represented groups.
- Rhodes is an active community volunteer and says the opportunity to “right wrongs” is one of the things she loves most about her job. She also enjoys dancing (sometimes for charity fundraisers), reading, and spending time with friends and family.
- A sought-after public speaker, Syan enjoys supporting the local Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and is a frequent emcee for various charity events.
Body & Other Vital Info
Syan Rhodes Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Syan Rhodes Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on Suzanne’s website or any of her social media.
More Details :
- Marital Status / Married? : No confirmed information is available.
- Children / No. of Kids : —
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : Black
- Nationality : American
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Syan,
You are an amazing reporter but you should have been the primary Evening News Anchor. Your talents exceed most. Watching you was a true moment of excellence! Good luck on your next journey!
Syan,
Are you still working at KPRC? We haven’t seen you in a few weeks. I hope you’re not going anywhere! My husband and I really like you and your sense of humor!
Syan,
Leave your hair the way it is. Your nice black flowing hair is wonderful. I’m extremely impressed with your schooling and accolades. Your volunteer work and your undying ambition to help the less fortunate people all over the world. You, my dear, are a miracle yourself! All your hard work since kindergarten has resulted in where you are today. And I know in my heart that you will go much much further in your endeavors.
Dan Thompson
Ms. Rhodes…would love to meet you in person.
Would love to hear from you. Am presently a hospital volunteer. You are very professional in addition to being gorgeous.
I watch channel 2 news just to see Ms. Syan. You are so BEAUTIFUL
Besides being gorgeous you are as good of a reporter as there are…You are more than just a “Black Female” Reporter you are a great reporter. Stay as you are!
Thank you Syan for your professionalism and great reporting.
MS Rhodes, you are an excellent journalist!! Didn’t know you are a native Houstonian!! I just moved back after two years in Austin and I’m so glad that you’re still with us on 2!!! Keep up the great work!! Awesome example to young women everywhere!!! Be blessed!!!
And please ignore the negative comments!!! You’re great!!!
Ms Rhodes; I love your reporting on the weekends…I volunteer at Memorial Hermann SW.
Hello Ms Syan, I think you are an attractive individual. Your portfolio is very impressive. My thought of you is that I wish you were more African-American in your hair. Wigs are nice, but being natural would set an example for young African-American girls to want to be proud to what the Creator has given them. Our naturalness gives us an unique advantage over all classifications of people.
Keep doing the excellent work you are doing. I enjoy watching you on TV.
Syan’s beautiful…
Great reporter personable and charismatic!