Journalism extraordinaire Jacque Reid is THE leading lady in media. With more than fifteen years of broadcasting expertise in news, lifestyle, and entertainment reporting, she has interviewed some of the most influential people of our generation including Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, and Beyonce. Jacque is undoubtedly a mainstay in the journalism community.

Jacque's poise and talent have taken her from CBS and NBC affiliated programs to national news notoriety. From 1999-2001, she took that platform to the next level as the anchor of CNN Headline News. She then became the sole news anchor for BET Nightly News from 2001-2005, which established her as the face of reliable information for people of color. She returned to CNN in 2004 to cover the Republican National Convention as a special correspondent and commentator for Larry King Live. From 2006-Present, Jacque continues to bring her infectious personality to ABC's The View, as a regular guest co-host on the Emmy Award-winning show. During her visits to The View, she's interviewed Ed Norton, Kerry Washington, Chris Rock, and Cyndi Lauper. Jacque also has a longstanding relationship with TVOne, leading it's coverage of President Obama's historic road to the White House and the tragic death of music icon Michael Jackson.

The sky is the limit for this multi-media powerhouse. She has continued to catapult her career into new avenues of entertainment. In 2005, Jacque created Jacque Reid Media, a one-stop media resource for television, radio and internet. That same year the company executive produced the BET Red Carpet Special premiere presentation of the Sony Pictures feature, The Gospel. Her client roster includes TheRoot.com, a Washington Post owned website; nationally syndicated radio shows The Tom Joyner Morning Show and WNBC, where she covers news and entertainment.

Jacque also brings news reporting to its core level on her website JacqueReid.com. The site isn't just about news commentary; it provides a closer look at real people, entertainment, politics, lifestyle, and social issues. And we getting an exclusive glimpse into Jacque's world with Reid All About It, her personal blog

"More than just news, it's about real life." Jacque personifies this quote and continues to keep her community first in all that she does. Jacque is especially passionate about women's issues. In 2004, Jacque made her acting debut player herself in the final episode of the Showtime hit series, Soul Food. In 2006, she took it to the stage in a celebrity performance of The Vagina Monologues at The Apollo Theater featuring Kerry Washington (Ray), Alysia Reiner (Sideways) and Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child). The show benefited the Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS), a program providing specialized services to young women in abusive situations. She devotes her free time to speaking at universities and youth events around the nation. Jacque is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, and the New York Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jacque has served on various boards, including Talbot's Scholarship Board, which provides funding to young women attending college and Uplift Jamaica, a non-profit organization which provides medical coverage and technology to Jamaican residents in need.

Raised in Atlanta, Jacque honed her craft at Clark Atlanta University, where she received her BA in Print Journalism and further sharpened her skills at Northwestern University, receiving her MA in Broadcast Journalism. Jacque's work speaks for itself and it's obvious that she is truly a force to be reckoned with whether on or off-camera. She's more than just news, she's the real deal in media and beyond!