Krissah Thompson

Washington, D.C.

Education: Master of Journalism, University of Maryland; College Park & Bachelor of Journalism and Plan II Honors, University of Texas at Austin Krissah Thompson is The Washington Post’s Managing Editor of Diversity and Inclusion. She is the first Black woman to hold the title Managing Editor. She began her career at The Washington Post in 2001, after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism and College of Liberal Arts Plan II honors program. She also earned her Masters of Journalism from the University of Maryland. She has been an intern, a business reporter, covered presidential campaigns and written about civil rights and race. Before becoming an editor in the Style section, she covered the first lady’s office, politics and culture. Honors & Awards:

Feature writing award from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Emmy 2015 nomination in the “New Approaches: Documentaries” category and several honors from the National Association of Black Journalists.

Professional Affiliations: National Association of Black Journalists

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Obituaries

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and aide to Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 98

Lowery, a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led the group for 20 years and later spoke at Obama’s 2009 inauguration.

Mar 28, 2020

Politics

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Drop Me The Link will send you the 2020 story Post editors are group chatting about.

Mar 3, 2020

On Parenting
Perspective

We asked black mothers how they find their joy. This is what they said.

"We don’t see joy reflected in popular culture, so we make our own."

Sep 20, 2019

Style

Amy Klobuchar’s complicated relationship with her father has defined her as a person and a candidate

The Minnesota senator’s complicated relationship with her father has defined her as a person and a candidate.

May 7, 2019

Style

Are Amy and Beto O’Rourke the future of politics?

Beto's campaign for president has put his marriage in the spotlight, showcasing a relationship that is at once the most modern and most traditional of any 2020 candidate.

Mar 19, 2019

Style

In revealing new memoir, Michelle Obama candidly shares her story

The former first lady doles out life lessons and tackles tough topics — including how she feels about President Trump.

Nov 9, 2018

Style

After a month out of view, Melania Trump reemerges for State of the Union

Her low profile had raised questions about her marriage and interest in the first lady role.

Jan 31, 2018

Lifestyle

Seen but rarely heard: How Melania Trump is approaching the public role of first lady.

In her first year, she sidestepped advocacy but used images to make her presence known.

Jan 2, 2018

Style

‘Dumbest story ever’: How Omarosa’s reality-star exit from the White House hijacked the news.

In a weird meta-soap opera, the attention-grabbing staffer kept feeding the narrative — and the media couldn’t resist.

Dec 15, 2017

Reliable Source

Obama rocks a Santa hat and leather jacket to visit children at a D.C. Boys & Girls Club

The former president brought gifts and visited with the students and staff.

Dec 14, 2017

About Krissah Thompson

Krissah Thompson is The Washington Post’s Managing Editor of Diversity and Inclusion. She is the first Black woman to hold the title Managing Editor. She began her career at The Washington Post in 2001, after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism and College of Liberal Arts Plan II honors program. She also earned her Masters of Journalism from the University of Maryland. She has been an intern, a business reporter, covered presidential campaigns and written about civil rights and race. Before becoming an editor in the Style section, she covered the first lady’s office, politics and culture.