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Milton Coleman, a barrier-breaking editor at The Post, dies at 79

Milton Coleman, a former senior editor at The Washington Post, died at age 79 at the Washington Hospital Center. His son, Sekou Coleman, announced the death on Facebook, stating that heart disease claimed the news industry leader after several years of health challenges. Coleman served as the highest-ranking Black editor at The Washington Post, where he led the Metro section and managed newsroom recruitment and training programs. He grew up in a Black neighborhood in Milwaukee and aimed to elevate people from similar backgrounds through his journalism.

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  • ✓ Milton Coleman died at age 79.
  • ✓ Coleman was a former senior editor at The Washington Post.
  • ✓ He became the highest-ranking Black editor at The Washington Post.
  • ✓ Coleman led the Metro section and oversaw recruitment and training programs.
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  1. Washington Post editor Milton Coleman dies at 79

    Milton Coleman, a former senior editor at The Washington Post, died at age 79 at the Washington Hospital Center. His son, Sekou Coleman, announced the death on Facebook, stating that heart disease claimed the news industry leader after several years of health challenges. Coleman served as the highest-ranking Black editor at The Washington Post, where he led the Metro section and managed newsroom recruitment and training programs. He grew up in a Black neighborhood in Milwaukee and aimed to elevate people from similar backgrounds through his journalism.

    Why it matters

    Coleman's career was defined by his role in shaping local journalism and professional development at a major national newspaper. He is described as a barrier-breaking figure who mentored multiple generations of journalists. His influence extended to recruitment efforts designed to diversify the newsroom.

    What is confirmed

    • Milton Coleman died at age 79.
    • Coleman was a former senior editor at The Washington Post.
    • He became the highest-ranking Black editor at The Washington Post.
    • Coleman led the Metro section and oversaw recruitment and training programs.
    • His son, Sekou Coleman, announced his death on Facebook.

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    2. The Washington Post — Milton Coleman, a barrier-breaking editor at The Post, dies at 79
    3. journal-isms.com — Milton Coleman Dies, Progeny of ‘the Projects’
    4. Daily Kos — Milton Coleman, my first boss
    5. Editor and Publisher — Milton Coleman, a barrier-breaking editor at The Washington Post, dies at 79
    6. www.editorandpublisher.com — Milton Coleman, a barrier-breaking editor at The Washington Post, dies at 79 | Editor and Publisher
    7. dnyuz.com — Milton Coleman, a barrier-breaking editor at The Post, dies at 79
    8. capitolcommunicator.com — "Barrier-breaking" Washington Post editor, Milton Coleman ...
    9. www.journal-isms.com — Milton Coleman Dies, Progeny of ‘the Projects’
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