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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · 18d

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”—Nelson Mandela.
More than ever today, we need bravery over fear. Check out @rishadt.bsky.social

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The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past.Edition 267.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jul 23

Bill Russell. Redefining greatness. That’s all. Interviewed on @wgbh.org “All Things Considered,” hosted by Arun Rath.
www.wgbh.org/culture/2025... Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron | GBH

Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron

Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jul 17

Coming to Cleveland? We have some things to say. @nabjofficial.bsky.social @blacknandv.bsky.social @nabjlaofficial.bsky.social

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classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · Jul 10

Journalism is a difficult business to make money on, says @meridak.bsky.social but it's also a unique business. "In what other business do we ask the owners not to interfere?"

No matter the ownership or times, journalists manage to do the work. "Journalism is undefeated." #ClassACTHR73Forum

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classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · Jun 17

🛡️ The constitutional freedom that allows citizens to scrutinize governments and hold officials accountable is under threat. ClassACT HR73 invites you to a vital conversation on the future of journalism and democracy. Don’t miss our forum feat. @meridak.bsky.social‬ and experts!

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · May 25

Happy to be joining friends and journalists I admire @ire.org in New Orleans.

Investigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · May 23

The journalism industry is facing tremendous challenges and changes. How does investigative journalism persevere — and grow? The upcoming IRE Conference will feature this showcase panel with @keribla.bsky.social, Len Downie Jr., @fahrenthold.bsky.social, @meridak.bsky.social and Lea Thompson. #IRE25

IRE25 graphic with headshots of speakers. Showcase panel: Finding inspiration in the face of change. with Keri Blakinger, Len Downie Jr., David Fahrenthold, Kevin Merida and Lea Thompson. The conference is June 19-22 in New Orleans.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Apr 24

A piece on the beauty of basketball, an iconic Spike Lee film, and the new LeBron-Luka partnership. My latest installment of an essay series for @postopinions.bsky.social

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Opinion | NBA’s greatest scorer teams up with a young star. Prepare for fireworks.

When the NBA’s greatest scorer teams up with one of its young stars, prepare for a postseason straight from central casting.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Apr 18

LeBron James and his coming of age as a father who grew up without one. My latest essay in a yearlong series. @postopinions.bsky.social

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Opinion | LeBron James, father and son

As his incomparable career enters another transition, King James places fatherhood front and center.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Mar 4

Tonight, talking “Kamala” the photo book and Kamala the human being. Plus, politics, visual expression and all the rest with @evamckend.bsky.social

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Feb 28

“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 · Feb 28

“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: We don't know our country well enough

Understanding our neighbors and neighborhoods, their needs and conditions, is essential for the survival of journalism.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Feb 28

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 · Feb 25

📚✨ 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 · Feb 20

“We don’t know our country well enough.” My provocation to our profession. We need to get closer to our communities. Honored to share ideas with brilliant friends and top media leaders. @columjournreview.bsky.social
@aspeninstitute.bsky.social
@lenfestinstitute.org

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Feb 11

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!

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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 · Feb 10

Game Over. Kendrick Lamar. Mustaaard! 🏈 #SuperBowl #Halftime

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Feb 9

Jon Batiste. That’s all. #SuperBowl #nationalanthem

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 29

A dissection and critique of two portraits. From one of the top critics in the game.

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Column | Portraits in power: The official photos of Melania and President Trump

The new White House portraits of the first lady and the president tell a story of hard-nosed power and all-encompassing anger.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 26

Heartbreaking. But essential reporting & storytelling. @brittnymejia.bsky.social

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They waited and waited for an evacuation order. The fire came first, and people died in Altadena

In this section of western Altadena, residents weren't ordered to evacuate until after 5 a.m., according to records reviewed by The Times. That was well after smoke and flames were threatening the are...

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 25

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

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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 · Jan 21

An up close view of history unfolding. Kamala Harris’s videographer Azza Cohen with some choice insights. @slate.bsky.social

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I Was Kamala Harris’ Videographer. I Wish I Could Show You What I’ve Seen. — Slate

She completely changed me.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 20

“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.

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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 · Jan 20

🙏🏾🙏🏾 Appreciate the generous words, my friend. Gonna stay committed to our profession, and do whatever I can wherever I am to push it forward. Glad we have you in the craft.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 20

“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

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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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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 20

I didn’t pick headline, but glad you and others remember the McPhee book on Bradley. An homage.

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 17

Always love talking photography and our “Kamala” photo book with my friend, the great Deborah Willis. This time for @newyorkuniversity.bsky.social

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How NYU's Deborah Willis Created a Visual Record of the Harris Campaign, Selfies Included

The Tisch photography and imaging chair and her co-author Kevin Merida organized their photographic biography around themes such as joy and family

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Kevin Merida @meridak.bsky.social · Jan 15

First in a yearlong essay series assessing LeBron James, his life, career and cultural influence. Will explore themes beyond hoops-like greatness, introspection, father-son relationships snd more. @postopinions.bsky.social

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Opinion | LeBron James: A sense of where he is

The first in a series of essays examining the past, present and future of a basketball superstar and cultural force.

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