Hermela Aregawi; EOAnews, #NoMore Movement, Age, Husband, & Family
Hermela Aregawi Biography and Wikipedia
Hermela Aregawi is an Ethiopian-American broadcast journalist and media entrepreneur, currently working as an independent journalist. She is the founder of EOAnews and a co-founder of the #NoMore Movement, a global campaign aimed at combating disinformation, division, and neocolonial interventions in Africa and beyond. Previously, she served as a general assignment reporter at CBS2/KCAL9 in Los Angeles and worked as a reporter, videographer, and editor at KRON-TV in San Francisco.
Education
Hermela’s early education spanned both Ethiopia and the United States. After completing her primary and secondary studies, she graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism.
Age and Birthday
Born on January 21, 1988, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Hermela Aregawi is 37 years old as of 2025. She celebrates her birthday every year on January 21. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Hermela holds dual citizenship—Ethiopian by birth and American by naturalization. She is of Ethiopian-African heritage and is fluent in both Amharic and Tigrigna.
Height and Physical Appearance
Hermela stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) and maintains a healthy weight of around 65 kilograms (143 pounds). She is known for her poised presence and confident demeanor on and off camera.
Family and Background
Hermela was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States at the age of 7. She has lived in several states including Mississippi, Tennessee, Massachusetts, California, and New York. While she often speaks about her Ethiopian roots and values, she has kept specific details about her parents and siblings private.
Personal Life
Hermela is notably private about her personal life and relationship status. As of now, there is no publicly available information confirming whether she is married, dating, or has children.
Pregnancy Rumors
There is no verified information regarding Hermela being pregnant. Should she choose to share such details, they will be publicly available through her official platforms.
Career at CBS and KCAL9
Hermela joined CBS2/KCAL9 in Los Angeles in November 2018, working as a general assignment reporter. Prior to this, she was at KRON-TV in San Francisco for over four years, covering high-profile stories such as:
The deadly 2017 North Bay wildfires
The Oakland warehouse fire, which claimed 36 lives
Mass protests following the election of President Trump
Before her time in California, Hermela worked at Al Jazeera America as a correspondent and digital producer. There, she explored human-interest stories including:
The opioid addiction crisis
The impact of Islamophobia on Muslim-American communities in New York
Earlier in her career, she held on-air and production roles at Current TV and The Young Turks, contributing to their award-winning 2012 U.S. presidential election coverage. She began her journalism career as a production assistant and associate producer on legal television shows such as Judge Joe Brown and Judge Judy.
#NoMore Movement and Independent Journalism
In 2021, Hermela made headlines when she left mainstream media to pursue independent journalism, citing a desire to challenge biased narratives surrounding the Ethiopian conflict. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to support this mission, which raised over $133,000.
Hermela also started a petition that garnered more than 29,000 signatures, aimed at correcting misinformation about Ethiopia and promoting peace and unity.
Salary
As an experienced journalist working independently and formerly with major networks like CBS2/KCAL9, Hermela is estimated to earn around $95,000 annually through journalism projects, sponsorships, and digital platforms.
Net Worth
Hermela Aregawi has an estimated net worth of $1 million, accumulated through her extensive work in journalism, media production, and independent reporting.
