William Raspberry
1935–2012 (age 77)
Journalist
Biography
William Raspberry sharpened American public discourse as a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post, writing about race, education, and civic responsibility with clarity, moral seriousness, and compassion.
He paired that national platform with work in classrooms and community forums, encouraging citizens to listen across differences and strive toward better self-government, a commitment quietly celebrated among friends at Rock Creek Cemetery.