In this episode, New York Times bestselling author George M. Johnson joins Jacquees Thomas for a powerful conversation about identity, imagination, and the role of literature in shaping culture. George reflects on their upbringing in New Jersey, the strength of family support, and how writing became both a refuge and a form of rebellion.

Together, they explore the challenges of being a queer writer, the importance of storytelling across generations, and the urgent need to foster empathy—especially in a time of rising book bans and societal censorship. From generational shifts to the evolving understanding of gender and identity, this conversation dives deep into how literature can challenge norms, affirm truths, and spark collective healing.

At its core, this episode is about the radical act of writing with authenticity—and the freedom that comes from owning your story.

Connect @_thatsPeace@iamgmjohnson

Read: All Boys Aren't Blue and Flamboyants

Listen: Fighting Words 

Learn More: About George M Johnson

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author George M. Johnson joins Jacquees Thomas for a powerful conversation about identity, imagination, and the role of literature in shaping culture. George reflects on their upbringing in New Jersey, the strength of family support, and how writing became both a refuge and a form of rebellion.
Together, they explore the challenges of being a queer writer, the importance of storytelling across generations, and the urgent need to foster empathy&mdash;especially in a time of rising book bans and societal censorship. From generational shifts to the evolving understanding of gender and identity, this conversation dives deep into how literature can challenge norms, affirm truths, and spark collective healing.
At its core, this episode is about the radical act of writing with authenticity&mdash;and the freedom that comes from owning your story.
Connect <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_thatsPeace</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgmjohnson/?hl=en">@iamgmjohnson</a>
Read:<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280883-all-boys-aren-t-blue"> All Boys Aren't Blue</a> and <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/promo/mcpgflamboyantspreorder">Flamboyants</a>
Listen: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fighting-words-with-george-m-johnson/id1792902968">Fighting Words&nbsp;</a>
Learn More: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/george.m.johnson/">About George M Johnson</a>

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. 

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

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A Possibility Model with George M Johnson

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