Jessica Johnson
Jessica Johnson, syndicated columnist
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The Six Triple Eight deserves its dayMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: As Women's History Month nears its end, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to recognize the African American women who served in the Women's Army Corps' 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
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60 years after Bloody Sunday, we have not completely overcomeMar 18, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: March 7 marked 60 years since Bloody Sunday, when civil rights marchers were attacked on Edmund Pettus Bridge. The fight for racial equality continues today, requiring love and understanding to overcome divides.
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Five years later: Reflecting on the pandemicMar 11, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: For those who were able to quickly resume their usual routines after the World Health Organization announced an end to the pandemic in May 2023, the time probably passed quickly. For those who experienced grave losses, such as employment termination or the deaths of close relatives, the pandemic has had a severe lingering effect.
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Highlighting one of Black history's notable but lesser-known figuresFeb 18, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: The Trump administration is dismantling federal recognition of cultural remembrances such as Black History Month, but the remembrances are still important, as the story of ex-Texas slave John Henry Yates' journey to freedom and religious leadership demonstrates.
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As food prices rise, give to those who are in needFeb 12, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: With egg costs skyrocketing from bird flu and possible produce tariffs looming, food pantries struggle to assist the growing number of hungry families in the U.S. Those who are able should help.
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Working toward a just, racially harmonious worldJan 29, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Reflecting on MLK's legacy and lessonsJan 21, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Be gracious to those in needJan 15, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: In this time of so much suffering, the homeless deserve our compassion. The HUD statistics show that the need is extreme and seriously urgent.
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King' offers resonant story of jealousy and betrayalJan 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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In the wake of tragedy, lean on faithDec 25, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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