https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/milton-coleman-a-barrier-breaking-editor-at-the-post-dies-at-79Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/milton-coleman-a-barrier-breaking-editor-at-the-post-dies-at-79https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/milton-coleman-a-barrier-breaking-editor-at-the-post-dies-at-79#u179759Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:32:03 +0000Milton 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 mattersColeman's career was de