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About Jonathan Conyers

Jonathan Conyers is the author of the acclaimed memoir I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here. He is the co-founder of the Brooklyn Debate League, a respiratory therapist, writer, producer, and entrepreneur with multiple successful business ventures. Through his storytelling and leadership, Conyers is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and driving impact across industries.

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The Great American State Fair Continues On The National Mall
July 4, 2026
Author Jonathan Conyers reflects on what 250 years of American independence means to him as a descendant of enslaved people.
Oklahoma City Thunder v Boston Celtics
July 4, 2026
Author Jonathan Conyers argues that Jaylen Brown continues to be punished by the NBA for being "a man who reads…
Young and depressed adult at home, Black men mental health
June 30, 2025
Jonathan Conyers reflects on his father’s hidden pain—and calls on Black men to embrace vulnerability during Men’s Mental Health Month.
May 24, 2025
On the 25th anniversary of the Wendy’s massacre in Queens, survivors and community members reflect on the lives lost.
thegrio, Black youth, Brown yough, mental health, susrvival
May 13, 2025
Wellness shouldn't be a privilege. For marginalized youth, mental health care is about survival, justice, and systemic change.
May 8, 2025
Tyre Nichols brutal death and the acquittal of the officers involved exposes a justice system that continues to fail Black…
Thegrio.com, Lebron James, Deion Sanders, Earl Woods, Richard Williams, LaVar Ball
May 2, 2025
In the billion-dollar business of sports, there’s no image more quietly threatening to the system than a strong, involved Black…
April 28, 2025
The NFL shrugged off Jeff Ulbrich’s son’s prank on Shedeur Sanders—highlighting the double standard in how Black players are judged.