Tre Johnson, author portrait
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Tre Johnson

Tre Johnson was born in Trenton, NJ and now finds himself in Philadelphia, where he writes with a focus on race, culture and politics. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Vox, The New York Times, Slate, Vanity Fair, The Grio, and other outlets. He has appeared to provide media commentary on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon; CBS Morning Show; PBS NewsHour, NPR’s Morning Edition, and other programs. In addition to writing, Tre is a career educator, working both inside and outside the classroom as a teacher and leader.
Black Genius

Thu Oct 02
Rutgers Camden Center for Urban Research and Education
Camden, NJ 
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Thu Oct 09
South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
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Wed Oct 15
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Books

Black Genius
Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda

Events

Thu Oct 02
Rutgers Camden Center for Urban Research and Education
Camden, NJ 
Google Map

Thu Oct 09
South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
Google Map

Wed Oct 15
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Google Map

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