About Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson is an award-winning journalist, communications specialist, and thought leader. He is partner and Chief of Strategy for the Baltimore-based branding firm Illume Communications. A former BET host and producer, and an MSNBC contributor, Jeff also served as National Director for the Youth & College Division of the NAACP and contributing writer with Steve Harvey on the New York Times best-seller Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success. He currently provides regular content on TheRoot.com and the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He is based in Baltimore, Maryland; is the honored husband of Jacqueline; and is the proud father of Madison, Myles, and Malcolm.