Donna Britt Biography
Donna Marie Britt is a former syndicated newspaper writer, reporter, and critic in the United States. She was a former editor and film critic for USA Today before joining The Washington Post in 1989, where she rose to prominence as an op-ed columnist and frequently wrote about social, cultural, and racial issues.
Donna Britt Age
Donna was born Donna Marie Britt on 1 January 1954, in Gary, Indiana, United States of America. Britt is 70 years old as of January 2024.
Donna Britt Education
. Britt attended West Side High School in Gary before attending Hampton University and earning a Bachelor of Arts in cinema. She also pursued her master’s degree at the University of Michigan in 1977.
Donna Britt Parents- Sibling
Britt was born in Gary, Indiana. Her father, Thomas, worked in construction, while her mother, Geraldine, worked for the state of Indiana as an insurance salesperson and recruiter. Darrell Britt, Britt’s 26-year-old older brother, was shot and murdered by two Gary, Indiana police officers under dubious circumstances.
Donna Britt Husband
Britt is married to Kevin Merida, an author and executive editor at the Los Angeles Times. They have three sons: Justin Britt-Gibson, Darrell Britt-Gibson, and Skye Merida (from Britt’s first marriage).
Donna Britt Career
Britt began her media career in 1980 as a general assignment reporter, features writer, and fashion columnist for the Detroit Free Press. She was a former editor and film critic for USA Today before joining The Washington Post in 1989, where she rose to prominence as an op-ed columnist and frequently wrote about social, cultural, and racial issues. Her weekly column was syndicated by the Washington Post Writer’s Group and appeared in newspapers in over 60 cities. Brothers (& me): a Memoir of Loving and Giving, Britt’s 2011 book, was named one of O: The Oprah Magazine’s “Ten Titles to Pick Up Now” in January 2012, and Essence magazine excerpted it the same month. Britt, a health and meditation enthusiast, has been teaching yoga since 2004.
Donna Britt Awards
Britt has received numerous honors, including first-place awards from the National Association of Black Journalists, the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, and the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
Donna Britt Net Worth
Donna has an estimated net worth of 1 million dollars.