Soledad O'Brien to Join Al Jazeera America

Her production company will produce documentary specials as well

Former CNN morning show host Soledad O'Brien will be joining Al Jazeera America as a special correspondent, the network announced Monday.

O'Brien will contribute short-form segments to Al Jazeera America's current affairs magazine program "America Tonight," and her production company Starfish Media Group will produce hourlong documentary specials.