Jeff Johnson
There’s a swim team in Bedstuy, New York called The Piranhas and they’re pretty much amazing. They were formed in 1997, but what makes this year special is they have 45 swimmers, 18 qualified to compete in the state championship and most of them are African-American. Listen to the audio player to hear brother Jeff Johnson tell […]
An Illinois woman named Sandra Bland was found dead in a Texas prison after being arrested for a traffic violation. Reports are saying she hung herself, but Jeff Johnson says it’s clear it was foul play. Listen to the audio player to hear why we have to stay on top of this story and why it’s important […]
With the unrest in Baltimore, Jeff Johnson has some positive news to share. Listen to the audio player to hear this awesome story about six young men from the city in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more 3 Things You Should Know from Jeff Johnson and listen to “The Rickey Smiley […]
Ever since the devastating attack on the historical Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, a string of black churches have been attacked by fires that are now being investigated as arson. Despite the pending FBI investigation and the eerie, suspicious nature of these fires, they are not getting the news coverage that […]
President Obama came under fire this week for using the N-word in an interview, but Jeff Johnson says it’s perfectly okay for the president to use the word. Listen to the audio player to hear Jeff explain why and the difference between President Obama using it and Don Lemon in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know. Sign […]
There are a lot elements to the shooting that took place at the Emanuel A.M.E Church in Charleston, but Jeff Johnson made a point about the confederate flag that continues to fly in the state of South Carolina. Listen to the audio player to hear Jeff discuss the history and why it simply doesn’t make sense politically in […]
Mainstream media has decided how they’re going to cover the tragedy at “Mother” Emanuel A.M.E Church in Charleston, but Jeff Johnson is giving you the real facts you need to know. First and foremost, this was not just a “shooting” it was an act of terrorism. Listen to the audio player to hear Jeff discuss the difference […]
There’s a special election going on in Atlanta today and Killer Mike is running! Listen to the audio player to hear Jeff Johnson explain why those in Atlanta should support him and what they have to do in order to vote for him in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click […]
Eric Casebolt, the officer who attacked a black teenage girl in McKinney, Tx. resigned. But Jeff Johnson makes it clear this isn’t a win for us. Listen to the audio player to hear what his resignation really means and why going forward we need to make sure acts like this lead to firing and not resignations in […]
Jalen Rose put his money where his mouth is. In 2011, he opened up a leadership academy school and Jeff Johnson is proud to report every student graduated this year! Listen to the audio player to hear what Jalen’s first graduating class means for our community and how we can make a difference in this edition of 3 […]