Toi Thornton Ph.D. Biography
Toi Thornton is a skilled journalist currently working as the weekend morning anchor of NBC Connecticut News Today alongside Storm Tracker meteorologist Darren Sweeny. He joined the station in October 2023 and has left departed from the station after a year.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Career
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Thornton was working for WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, Alabama as an anchor and reporter. He then spent an year as an adjunct professor at Spring Hill College. Thornton also worked at FOX10 WALA-TV, Mobile, Alabama Area as a news reporter for nearly three years. He spent almost two years at KLAF-TV (NBC) / KADN-TV (FOX) in Lafayette, Louisiana area as an anchor and reporter. Thornton began his career in journalism in 2013 at WDSU in New Orleans as an intern reporter while still in college. Before working at WDSU, he spent seven months as a news Director, anchor, multimedia journalist and producer at WDUT-TV News From The Oaks in Dillard University, New Orleans.
For the past eight years between Lafayette, Louisiana, Mobile, and Birmingham, Alabama, Thornton covered a variety of breaking news stories. Such as the mass shooting at the Pensacola Naval Base and numerous tropical storms and hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast, including the Historic 100-year flood.
Besides his commitment to journalism, he is passionate about giving back to the communities he serves by shedding light on important topics through multiple platforms. In addition, he hosted a mental health podcast called “Undisclosed Trauma” and collected and donated more than 1,200 ties to young men in the community through a campaign called “Tie-ing Up Alabama with Toi.” Thornton also serves the community through volunteer work and his involvement with nonprofits focusing on youth.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. NBC Connecticut
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism from Dillard University in 2014. Thornton holds a Masters Degree in New Media University from Full Sail University in 2016. Recently he has also successfully defended his dissertation and become Dr. Toi Thornton after completing his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Strategic Media from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.
He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thornton is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalists. He is excited to call Connecticut his new home and is eager to connect with NBC Connecticut’s loyal viewers.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Age
He was born on 20 September about 32 years ago.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Height
There is no information about his height. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Education
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism from Dillard University in 2014. Thornton holds a Masters Degree in New Media University from Full Sail University in 2016. Recently he has also successfully defended his dissertation and become Dr. Toi Thornton after completing his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Strategic Media from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Family
He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is no information about his parents or siblings. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Wife
There is no information about Thornton being married or in a relationship. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Toi Thornton Ph.D. Children
There is no information about him having children. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
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