Andre Johnson

ABOUT ANDRE: Andre Johnson is a longtime sports journalist and a 2000 graduate of the University of the Memphis with Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. A native of Memphis, Johnson is a former sport reporter Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper and Memphis Sport Magazine. He worked as full-time staffer for The Commercial Appeal from 2000-2002, in which he was the beat reporter for the Memphis Houn’dawgs of now-defunct American Basketball Assocation and the Memphis Xplorers of the arenafootball2 league. He has interviewed numerous sports personalities, most notably Archie Manning, LeBron James, George “Iceman” Gervin, Issac Bruce, Laila Ali, Vince Carter, Paul Westphal, Phil Jackson, Ken Hamlin, Cortez Kennedy, Michael Oher, Kobe Bryant, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard, James Harden, Patrick Willis, Stanley Morgan, Dirk Nowitzki, Rick Carlisle, Mark Cuban, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Rudy Gay, John Force, Lamar Odom, Alexandra Stevenson, Derek Fisher, Penny Hardaway, Phillip Rivers, Colin Kaepernick, Jim Harbaugh, Tyreke Evans, Kirk Ferentz, and O. J. Mayo, among others. To reach Johnson, send email to: memphisgraduate@yahoo.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.

PASSION PURPOSE PEACE MEDIA COVERAGE: Maryland author Jayleen S. Ortiz: ‘I was encouraged to write my story by a fellow educator who believed I had one to tell’

PASSION PURPOSE PEACE MEDIA COVERAGE: Maryland author Jayleen S. Ortiz: ‘I was encouraged to write my story by a fellow educator who believed I had one to tell’

Andre Johnson August 7, 2022

Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the...

PASSION PURPOSE PEACE MEDIA COVERAGE: Native Kansan Marteka Landrum’s featured book drawing raviews; joins two anthologies this year

PASSION PURPOSE PEACE MEDIA COVERAGE: Native Kansan Marteka Landrum’s featured book drawing raviews; joins two anthologies this year

Andre Johnson August 6, 2022

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares...

‘WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE HEART AND SOUL’ MEDIA COVERAGE: U.S. Army First Sergeant Tanikwa Matthews hears from God, completes her sophomore authorship project

‘WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE HEART AND SOUL’ MEDIA COVERAGE: U.S. Army First Sergeant Tanikwa Matthews hears from God, completes her sophomore authorship project

Andre Johnson August 5, 2022

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever...

ADVOCATE FOR PEACE: Atlanta empowerment professional Jay Vinson’s organization devising ways to help combat violence amongst youths across America

ADVOCATE FOR PEACE: Atlanta empowerment professional Jay Vinson’s organization devising ways to help combat violence amongst youths across America

Andre Johnson August 4, 2022

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever...

GLOBAL FIXTURE: Rising NYC singer Darryl Williams to perform in Utah August 5, upstate New York next week

GLOBAL FIXTURE: Rising NYC singer Darryl Williams to perform in Utah August 5, upstate New York next week

Andre Johnson August 4, 2022

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‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Virginia author Kristin Jefferson-Bethune recalls her husband’s memory in a life-changing anthology

‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Virginia author Kristin Jefferson-Bethune recalls her husband’s memory in a life-changing anthology

Andre Johnson August 4, 2022

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on...

PIECES OF PURPOSE: Maryland businesswoman Carol Campbell-Fullard making immeasurable strides as the face of I Am My Pieces LLC

PIECES OF PURPOSE: Maryland businesswoman Carol Campbell-Fullard making immeasurable strides as the face of I Am My Pieces LLC

Andre Johnson August 4, 2022

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever...

‘WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE HEART AND SOUL’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Virginia empowerment extradionaire Cathy Staton is the architect of life-altering anthology

‘WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE HEART AND SOUL’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Virginia empowerment extradionaire Cathy Staton is the architect of life-altering anthology

Andre Johnson August 3, 2022

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, Who gives generously to...

‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: California author Jasmian Howard recalls husband’s memory after losing his battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on New Year’s Day 2020

‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: California author Jasmian Howard recalls husband’s memory after losing his battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on New Year’s Day 2020

Andre Johnson July 28, 2022

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on...

‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Author Tracy Wells, Ed.D.: ‘(Maya Tyler) believed I could shed light on a different grief within grief with children who are foster children’

‘AND THEN SHE BOUNCED BACK’ MEDIA COVERAGE: Author Tracy Wells, Ed.D.: ‘(Maya Tyler) believed I could shed light on a different grief within grief with children who are foster children’

Andre Johnson July 28, 2022

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love...