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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November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Former NFL first round pick Jerramy Stevens appeared in a Kirkland, Washington court Tuesday for a domestic…
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November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Denzel Washington was featured on the Hollywood Reporter's annual actor's roundtable along with fellow actors Jamie Foxx,…
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November 13, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Ex-New York Giants running back Tiki Barber is charging $1950 for an afternoon of flag football...
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November 12, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Don't tell comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele their brand of humor is funny in some sort…
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November 9, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - USA TODAY's Sam Amick reports Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown was fired Friday. Additionally, ESPN…
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November 7, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - NBA All-Stars in the presidents corner showed their support on Twitter as well. Reigning MVP LeBron James…
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November 6, 2012
theGRIO VIDEO - Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aren't running for office, but the two have certainly gained the…
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November 5, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Sometimes, television analysts get carried away when calling games or reading highlights, but it's still funny. And…
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November 1, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - This week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported on the overwhelming number of white players on the NBA's…
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October 11, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - It's safe to say Amare Stoudemire is not just an All-Star basketball player. The NBA star is…
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October 11, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Does he or doesn't he? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick stirred up more questions of whether or…
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October 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama used two words to describe his performance at last week's debate against Mitt Romney:…
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October 8, 2012
VIDEO - NBA players past and present are backing President Barack Obama in an official ad uploaded to You Tube…
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October 5, 2012
VIDEO - Former NBA point guard Greg Anthony is no stranger to politics. The native Nevadan is featured in a…
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September 28, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Kobe Bryant became the second Los Angeles Laker this week to make an appearance on Ellen. He…
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September 27, 2012
MEDINAH, Illinois - The Ryder Cup begins this weekend and Tiger Woods is paying homage to basketball legend Michael Jordan,…
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September 18, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Metta World Peace's Lakers look different than last year's squad - a lot different. The Lakers made…
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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…
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September 5, 2012
theGRIO VIDEO - The goal for the president's supporters is simple: four more years. TheGrio's Todd Johnson caught up with…
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August 22, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Tony Farmer, a highly recruited high school basketball prospect out of Garfield Heights, Ohio, collapsed to the…