George M. Johnson is an award-winning author, writer, and activist who currently resides in the New York City area. They are known for their powerful essays and writing on various topics, including race, gender, sex, HIV, intersectionality, politics, culture, health, and pop-culture. Johnson's expertise has been sought after from various media outlets and organizations, and they have been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Entertainment Tonight, NBC, The Root, Buzzfeed, Essence, Ebony, THEM, and The Grio.
Johnson's writing is not only limited to media outlets, as they are also an accomplished author. Their memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue, is a bestseller that discusses their adolescence growing up as a young Black Queer boy in New Jersey. The book has been optioned for Television by Gabrielle Union and Sony TV. Johnson's writing is known for being thought-provoking and unafraid to ask tough questions, earning them recognition as a Finalist for the Eric Hoffer Awards Montaigne Medal for the most thought-provoking books in all genres.
In addition to their writing and activism, Johnson is also an experienced educator. They are a Professor of creative writing and literature in the Literatures, Languages, and Performing Arts Department at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. Johnson's passion for the outdoors and love for the mountains has inspired them to write picture books, including Marisa and the Mountains, Sophia's Secrets, and Aldo Renaldo and the Renegade Alphabet. Johnson is a proud HBCU alum and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Johnson's activism extends beyond their writing, as they serve as Chair of the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition for Black Gay Men for AIDS Healthcare Foundation. They are also a prominent HIV and LGBTQ activist, frequently called upon to discuss various issues facing the LGBTQ community by civil rights leaders and politicians. On social media, Johnson has an impressive presence, with nearly 80,000 engaged followers on Twitter who are always eager to see what Johnson will write next.