About Todd Johnson

Todd Johnson is the Chief Content Officer at theGrio.com. Todd first joined the site as a reporter and video journalist shortly after its launch in June, 2009. He’s covered a variety of important news events, including trips to Haiti reporting on the devastating earthquake, as well as several reports on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and Ferguson protests. He's previously served as theGrio's Managing Editor, as well as the Editorial Director for NBCBLK, a division of NBC News Digital. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where he received both his bachelors and masters degree.

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Former NFL first round pick Jerramy Stevens appeared in a Kirkland, Washington court Tuesday for a domestic violence charge involving women’s soccer star Hope Solo, according to multiple reports…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Denzel Washington was featured on the Hollywood Reporter’s annual actor’s roundtable along with fellow actors Jamie Foxx, Matt Damon, Richard Gere, Alan Arkin and John Hawkes…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Ex-New York Giants running back Tiki Barber is charging $1950 for an afternoon of flag football…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 12, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Don’t tell comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele their brand of humor is funny in some sort of ‘racial’ way. To them, it’s just funny…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 9, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – USA TODAY’s Sam Amick reports Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown was fired Friday. Additionally, ESPN and Yahoo! Sports confirmed the news. Brown was just five games into his second season as Lakers coach. The team is just 1-4…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 7, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – NBA All-Stars in the presidents corner showed their support on Twitter as well. Reigning MVP LeBron James began with the hashtag #ObamaStillPrez shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday night when Obama was declared victorious…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 6, 2012
theGRIO VIDEO – Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aren’t running for office, but the two have certainly gained the attention of voters this election season…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 5, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Sometimes, television analysts get carried away when calling games or reading highlights, but it’s still funny. And then are other times where they just say things they shouldn’t. Sunday, television analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw was guilty of the latter…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 1, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – This week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported on the overwhelming number of white players on the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves roster…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 11, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – It’s safe to say Amare Stoudemire is not just an All-Star basketball player. The NBA star is reportedly executive producing a basketball documentary “Little Ballers,” which focuses on four young athletes with hoop dreams. The New York Post reports…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 11, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Does he or doesn’t he? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick stirred up more questions of whether or not he owns a dog after he tweeted a photo late last week which appeared to include a box of dog treats…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – President Barack Obama used two words to describe his performance at last week’s debate against Mitt Romney: ‘too polite’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 8, 2012
VIDEO – NBA players past and present are backing President Barack Obama in an official ad uploaded to You Tube Monday. The ad, entitled “The Greatest,” features current players Vince Carter, Juwan Howard, Harrison Barnes and Dahntay Jones..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 5, 2012
VIDEO – Former NBA point guard Greg Anthony is no stranger to politics. The native Nevadan is featured in a new ad for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 28, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Kobe Bryant became the second Los Angeles Laker this week to make an appearance on Ellen. He shared some insights with the talk show host on President Barack Obama’s ‘trash-talk’ during their games of one-on-one…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 27, 2012
MEDINAH, Illinois – The Ryder Cup begins this weekend and Tiger Woods is paying homage to basketball legend Michael Jordan, describing the hoops star as a ‘big brother’ to him…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 18, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Metta World Peace’s Lakers look different than last year’s squad – a lot different. The Lakers made significant upgrades during the offseason, adding Steve Nash, Dwight Howard and super sub Antwan Jamison. World Peace thinks the upcoming season could be record-breaking, as in 73-win record-breaking…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 18, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Kentucky men’s basketball has attracted the support of some of hip-hop’s biggest names since head coach John Calipari’s arrival in 2009. Rapper Drake may be one of the Wildcats’ most visible fans and now he’s taking it a step further – telling Kentucky’s cn|2 that Calipari inspired him to finish high school.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 5, 2012
theGRIO VIDEO – The goal for the president’s supporters is simple: four more years. TheGrio’s Todd Johnson caught up with several local residents and others gathered in Charlotte for the convention to discuss expectations for a second Obama term…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 22, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – Tony Farmer, a highly recruited high school basketball prospect out of Garfield Heights, Ohio, collapsed to the floor Tuesday after receiving a three-year prison sentence…