David Swerdlick

David Swerdlick
Born David Swerdlick
Nationality American
Education University of California, Berkeley (BA)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD)
Occupation Journalist
Spouse(s) 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 freelances 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 commentator on CNN.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Washington Post: "David Swerdlick joins The Post" March 9, 2015
  2. ↑ 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
  3. ↑ Washington Post: "The Root: The M Word" by David Swerlick July 30, 2008
  4. ↑ Bakersfield Californian: "RUTH L. CASSELLS Obituary" June 11, 2003
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