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Kevin Merida
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Independent journalist/storyteller/media leader. Formerly: LA Times/ESPN/WaPo. Co-author of new photo book, “Kamala.” Lover of hoops, books, beaches, family.
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"LeBron's bold goal has been to create a future of unlimited possibility for Akron’s neediest children, to help speed the transformation of the place that shaped him," @meridak.bsky.social writes. https://wapo.st/42K1zID
Opinion | LeBron James is defined by his hometown. Now he’s reshaping it.
He says he’s just a kid from Akron, Ohio. But he’s not just any kid.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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LeBron James lives in LA now, but his cares, his philanthropy and his heart are rooted in Akron. My essay for @postopinions.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com on the place that shaped LeBron.

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Opinion | LeBron James is defined by his hometown. Now he’s reshaping it.
He says he’s just a kid from Akron, Ohio. But he’s not just any kid.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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“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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September 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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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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July 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Coming to Cleveland? We have some things to say. @nabjofficial.bsky.social @blacknandv.bsky.social @nabjlaofficial.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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
July 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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🛡️ 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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June 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Happy to be joining friends and journalists I admire @ire.org in New Orleans.
ire.org 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.
May 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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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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April 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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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April 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Tonight, talking “Kamala” the photo book and Kamala the human being. Plus, politics, visual expression and all the rest with @evamckend.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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“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
lenfestinstitute.org 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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February 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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. 🏆
dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social 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.
February 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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“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
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February 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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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February 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Game Over. Kendrick Lamar. Mustaaard! 🏈 #SuperBowl #Halftime
February 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Jon Batiste. That’s all. #SuperBowl #nationalanthem
February 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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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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January 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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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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January 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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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
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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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January 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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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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January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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“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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January 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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“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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January 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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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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January 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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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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January 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM