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Kevin Merida

@meridak.bsky.social

Independent journalist/storyteller/media leader. Formerly: LA Times/ESPN/WaPo. Co-author of four books. Lover of hoops, beaches, jazz, family.

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Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

“If our profession is to confront itself, we need to have more courage for disruption…Organize ourselves and our work differently.” Thanks, @lenfestinstitute.org for publishing and convening with @aspendigital.bsky.social

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism@lenfestinstitute.org · 2y ago

“How do we become experts in human beings?” @meridak.bsky.social makes the case for reporters to become better neighbors — to talk to people constantly, even outside of getting details for a story. If we don’t, we’ll miss key parts of the narrative we’re looking to understand.

Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

Come join Deb and I and our friend @evamckend.bsky.social talk about visual expression, politics, and these times. We’re kicking off Women’s History Month. 🏆

DC Public Library@dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 2y ago

📚✨ Author Talk: KAMALA Join Dr. Deborah Willis & Kevin Merida for a conversation on photojournalism’s power & Kamala Harris’ historic campaign! 📸 📅 Monday, March 3 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 MLK Library Register today: bit.ly/3D4Occu

Promotional image for a book talk titled "Kamala: Her HISTORIC, JOYFUL, and AUDACIOUS Sprint to the White House." The event includes a discussion with authors Deborah Willis and Kevin Merida, moderated by CNN’s Eva McKend. It features a photo of Kamala Harris walking confidently along a sidewalk and logos for NYU and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at the bottom. Scheduled for Monday, March 3, 7 P.M. at NYU Professor/Author, Journalist, Reporter, CNN.
Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

Great news: Longtime L.A. civic leader Michele Siqueiros is the founding CEO of the new nonprofit L.A. Local News Initiative, aimed at strengthening and expanding local journalism in Los Angeles County. Let’s Go! www.localnewsforla.org/posts/los-an...

L.A. Local News Initiative names social impact leader Michele Siqueiros as founding CEO | What's New | Los Angeles Local News Initiative

Written on Feb 11, 2025 | Siqueiros will helm a historic effort to ensure the future of local, independent journalism in Los Angeles

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Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

8 writers on The Commanders? Why not? I am a lifelong fan, we’ve had season tickets in our family since 1967. I’m here for all the hoopla. ✊🏾 @wshcommanders.bsky.social @postopinions.bsky.social @postsports.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com #NFL www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | ‘A roster change for the ages’: 8 writers on the Washington Commanders

What’s fueling the team’s comeback? A new quarterback, coach, owner, name and identity.

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Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

“I knew Monica before she was Monica.” And if you don’t know, now you know. Find someone to believe in, people. I got @mcnuttmonica.bsky.social & Dalen Cuff to name two. And a thousand more I can’t name-check here. www.linkedin.com/posts/sala-s...

SALA Series on LinkedIn: #media #leadership #politics #democracy

As the former Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times, acclaimed author and journalist Kevin Merida joins Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt on the SALA Pod and…

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Kevin Merida@meridak.bsky.social · 2y ago

“He has turned the Washington Commanders into the surprise of the NFL season, helped a region fall back in love with football and proved his friends right. America is seeing what they saw and saying what they said.” Sam Fortier on JD5 for @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Jayden Daniels has been cold-blooded since childhood

If the Commanders’ rookie quarterback seems especially poised, that’s by design. His father drilled it into him at an early age.

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