Reginald Amin Johnson

Background

Johnson, Reginald Amin was born on May 9, 1948 in Ecorse, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Mattie Bell Johnson.

Education

Student, Grand Valley State College, 1973-1975; student, Wayne State University, 1978-1979; Bachelor, Spring Arbor College, 1988.

Career

Editor, Megaphone, Muskegon, Michigan, 1986-1989; writer, Temporary Times, Ionia, Michigan, 1989-1991; copy editor, Ryan Review, Detroit, 1991-1994; freelance writer, Detroit, since 1994. Institutional photographer Ryan Correctional Facility, Detroit, since 1994.

Achievements

• Reginald Amin Johnson has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Male Mentors), International Black Writers (board directors 1990-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: chess, horseback riding, computer hacking.

Connections

Married Joan Thompson, May 10, 1980.

Father:

William Johnson

Mother:

Mattie Bell Johnson

Spouse:

Joan Thompson