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Kevin E Merida

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Independent journalist
Former: LA Times, ESPN/The Undefeated, Washington Post. Married to Donna Britt. Love hoops, jazz, beaches, underdogs, Family.

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Follow the new Alexis Lombre Show Instagram @alexislombreshow to watch great new interviews with some of your favorite actors, artists and musicians! #alexislombreshow #justjazztv

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Today we were blessed with TWINS! Not identical.

WITT v. AIR FORCE (34’20”, short doc)
THE BUFFALO MIRACLE (36’22”, short doc + animation)

After carrying these projects for 2-3 years each, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce their coming into the world!

Thanks to everyone for all the kind wishes as we spend time celebrating with friends, family, and loved ones ❤️

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If you haven’t done so already, spend some time this Labor Day Weekend with @alexislombre @georgia.muldrow and @lizzwrightmusic on the Alexis Lombre Show. Make sure to follow @alexislombre and @justjazztv on @instagram or visit www.justjazz.tv to watch the interviews, and be inspired. #alexislombreshow #lizzwright #georgiaannemuldrow #labordayweekend #conversations 🙏🏾✊🏾👍🏾🔥

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What an amazing Jazz Week @rancholapuerta for the Cultivating Health in Lifestyle & Longevity (CHiLL) retreat organized by my dear friend and colleague Dr. Brandee Waite, sports and lifestyle medicine extraordinaire.
Thriving and longevity is all about finding that balance between mind, body, and soul. Feeding your being and finding joy through exercise, meditation, nutritious whole foods, and challenging both sides of your brain through creative outlets like music/arts/poetry.
❤️ building a community of those on their journey of being…being who you want to be and not who everyone else needs you to be
#longevitylifestyle #womeninmedicine #wellness

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You can support the monthly Just Jazz Student Jam with a tax deductible one time or monthly donation. Hit the link in the bio or visit us at www.justjazz.tv Sponsored by @18thstreetarts @kawaipianosus and the Just Jazz Foundation, a 501c3, non-profit organization. Your donation helps us present live jazz music and create performance and mentorship opportunities for young, aspiring jazz musicians. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾

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On a beautiful evening in May, we gathered with @hey.lalocal at @the.blackbird.house for a meaningful conversation on art, history, and journalism, moderated by LaMonica Peters. Appreciation to Michele Siqueiros, Kevin Merida, and Kristen Muller for the wonderful partnership, and a big thank you to Blackbird’s founder @simplybridgid and entrepreneurial activist @karimwebb for your support in making the evening possible. Thank you to our community and everyone who joined us for bringing such warmth, engagement, and energy to the room. The evening underscored the power and necessity of journalism, especially local journalism, in telling and preserving our stories.

🎥: @dontwaitcreate

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#oldfashionedcocktail #highwestbourbon #5oclocksomewhere #bottomsup

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Congrats to @bluenotelosangeles on an inaugural killer three hour late night post @hollywoodbowl Blue Note Jazz Festival all-star jam session hosted by our friend @keyonharrold With a guest list too numerous to mention and a fresh new Sunset Blvd Hollywood vibe following a killer set by @thesoulrebels feat. @karldensonstinyuniverse BNLA was packed and SRO until well after 2am. Big thanks for allowing @justjazztv @justjazzfoundation and our #justjazzfamily to attend and participate and to Keyon for celebrating Miles Davis, John Coltrane and the future of jazz by bringing many of our Los Angeles area rising stars to the stage to jam. The future of the music is bright indeed! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THE FUTURE IS NOW. #BNLA #bluenotexjustjazz #bluenotejazzfestival #jazzjamsession #keyonharrold #justjazztv 📸 courtesy @jimbrockphoto

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Thanks @keyonharrold @bluenotelosangeles #thefutureisnow 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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What an incredible weekend strengthening Black media in Sacramento!
We gathered aspiring journalists, students, and professionals for powerful conversations, networking, and direct access to hiring managers who are shaping the future of local news. #NABJRegion4 #NABJ

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If you’re serious about media… you need to be here!

From learning “the real game behind the game” to getting face time with news leaders and more, this conference is different.

📍 Sacramento, CA
🗓 April 24–25
🔗 Link in bio to register

Let’s build, bridge, and belong.

#2026NABJRegion4 #NextGenJournalists #SportsMedia #NABJ #MediaIndustry

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What a fun and inspiring visit to Los Angeles and the @arizonastateuniversity California Center and the Center for Media & Communities. Thank you, @chelseajulian_ for making it all happen, and to @meridak @pergam @mattdpearce for great insights and discussion on the Beyond Legacy Media panel. Pics and willingness to listen to versions of the same book talk many times by @jakesteed2017 We also got to try the No. 1 Yelp eatery from the past year! No lines!

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