David Swerdlick | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Swerdlick |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
University of California, Berkeley (
BA) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( JD) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse | Asila Calhoun |
David Swerdlick is an American journalist who works for The Washington Post.
Biography
Swerdlick was born in Brooklyn but was raised in the San Francisco Bay area. [1] His father is Jewish and his mother is African American. [2] [3] He graduated with a B.A from U.C. Berkeley and with a J.D. from the University of North Carolina Law School. [1] After school he worked as an associate editor for The Root. [1] In 2012, Swerdlick wrote for the New York Daily News's election blog "The Rumble" and also freelanced for various newspapers and magazines. [1] In 2015, he accepted a position as editor of The Washington Post. [1] Swerdlick is married to Asila Calhoun. [4] He is a frequent political commentator on CNN.
References
- ^ a b c d e Washington Post: "David Swerdlick joins The Post" March 9, 2015
- ^ Toronto Star: "Why I love being a black man - Contrary to a recent essay in the Guardian, there’s more to love about being black than not, writes David Swerdlick" November 18, 2013
- ^ Washington Post: "The Root: The M Word" by David Swerlick July 30, 2008
- ^ Bakersfield Californian: "RUTH L. CASSELLS Obituary" June 11, 2003