Bravo TV today (October 8, 2020) officially announced attorney Eboni K. Williams as Real Housewives of New York‘s newest apple holder. Twelve years since the debut season, she’s makes history as the first Black cast member for the franchise.
Series producers appear to have listened (finally!) to complaints about a lack of people of color on the New York franchise, a criticism that hits home because the City is known and admired for its diversity. At the same time, RHONY continues to shake things up by bringing in younger and hipper cast members like Williams, who is a 37-year-old attorney.
With filming for season 13 in progress since late September, Williams has already been spotted with season 12 break out star Leah McSweeney. It’s already been announced that cast member Dorinda Medley was not invited back for season 13.
Check out some factoids on Williams below.
◾️Raised by a single mother, Williams graduated high school at age 16 and attended the University of North Carolina. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
◾️ She’s a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
◾️ She has been a correspondent and contributor for CBS and Fox News
◾️ She released her first book in 2017 titled Pretty Powerful: Appearance, Substance & Success.
◾️ She hosts Revolt TV’s “State of the Culture” talk show.
We wish her well!
