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Adam Serwer (born 1982) is an American journalist and writer. A journalist writes articles and reports for newspapers, magazines, or websites. Adam Serwer works as a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. His articles often focus on important topics like politics, race, and fairness in society. Before joining The Atlantic, he wrote for other well-known publications such as BuzzFeed News and Mother Jones.

Adam Serwer has won several awards for his writing. These include honors from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Society of Professional Journalists. He also received the 2019 Hillman Prize for his opinion and analysis journalism.

About Adam Serwer

Adam Serwer grew up in Washington, D.C.. His father, Daniel Serwer, worked in the Foreign Service, which meant Adam lived in other countries for part of his childhood. His mother, Jacquelyn Serwer, is a main curator at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture. His family background includes Polish Jewish heritage from his father's side and African-American heritage from his mother's side.

Education and Early Career

Adam Serwer studied at Vassar College where he earned his bachelor's degree. He then went on to get his master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. After finishing school, he started his career as a writing fellow at The American Prospect. He later wrote for several other media outlets, including Mother Jones, MSNBC, and The Washington Post.

In August 2014, he became the national editor at BuzzFeed News. Then, in August 2016, he joined The Atlantic as a senior editor.

Focus of His Work

At The Atlantic, Adam Serwer's writing often explores topics like white supremacy and the role of race in America. He also wrote a lot about the Trump administration. Some of his well-known essays include "The Nationalist's Delusion" and "The Cruelty Is the Point." These articles have been mentioned by many other journalists.

In his essay "The Cruelty Is the Point," published in 2018, Serwer suggested that some policies of the Trump administration were not just harsh, but were designed to be harsh on purpose. He has also appeared on various media shows, like All Things Considered, to discuss his articles.

Awards and Recognition

In 2019, Adam Serwer received a fellowship from the Shorenstein Center. During this time, he researched the history of African Americans and their right to vote. He also won the 2019 Hillman Prize for his work on the rise of Trumpism and America's history with racism.

Published Book

Adam Serwer's first book is titled The Cruelty Is the Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America. This book is a collection of his essays and was released on June 29, 2021. It became a New York Times Best Seller. Kirkus magazine described it as an important contribution to discussions about racism, unfairness, and violence in the country.

Personal Life

Adam Serwer is married and has one daughter, who was born in 2019. He practices Judaism and lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Accolades

• 2012 – Salute to Excellence Awards, Magazines - Commentary/Essay, "All the President's Frenemies," NABJ
• 2012 – The Root 100, The Root
• 2013 – The Root 100, The Root
• 2015 – Sigma Delta Chi Award Honoree, Online Column Writing, "Race in America," Society of Professional Journalists
• 2018 – The Root 100, Media, The Root
• 2019 – Spring Fellow, Shorenstein Center
• 2019 – Lipman Fellow, Columbia Journalism School
• 2019 – Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism, Hillman Foundation
• 2019 – Forward 50, The Forward (2019)
• 2020 – Vernon Jarrett Medal, Morgan State University