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Roy S. Johnson – a statewide columnist for the Alabama Media Group -- is a unique voice in the South. Writing with passion and purpose, he launches conversations that are uncomfortable to some—and outrage many—raises issues that scrutinize leaders throughout the state, and challenge all to be better. Better cities. A better state. A better nation. Better people.
'''Roy S. Johnson''' (born in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the director of content development and statewide opinion columnist for the [[Alabama Media Group]], publisher of the ''[[Birmingham News]]''.


Before joining the AMG in 2014, Roy was an editorial leader at several prominent publications, including Men’s Fitness and mensfitness.com (VP, Editor-in-Chief), Sports Illustrated (Asst. Managing Editor) Fortune (Editor-at-Large), including History Channel magazine/digital (Editor-in-Chief), and Savoy (founding Editor-in-Chief). He covered major sports worldwide for several decades, writing for The New York Times (Reporter) and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Columnist). A recognized chronicler of the National Basketball Association, Roy has been featured in several sports documentaries—most recently in The Last Dance, the popular six-part series on Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls.
Johnson attended Stanford University with the intention of going on to law school. Instead he cemented his interest in journalism while covering the Patty Hearst trial for ''The Stanford Daily''. He began his career as a writer for ''Sports Illustrated''. He went on to work as a sports reporter for the ''The New York Times'' and sports columnist for the ''Atlanta Constitution'', focusing on the National Basketball Association.  


Roy also co-Executive Produced “Bernie and Ernie”, an ESPN 30-for-30 documentary chronicling the careers of NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Hall of Famer Bernard King, and co-authored autobiographies with NBA Hall of Famers Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Charles Barkley and former NBA player and Coach Avery Johnson.
Johnson was the founding editor-in-chief of ''Savoy'' magazine. He has also served as editor-in-chief of the ''History Channel'' magazine, editor-at-large for ''Fortune'' magazine, assistant managing editor for ''Sports Illustrated'' and a vice president and editor-in-chief of ''Men's Fitness''.


A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Roy lives in Birmingham.
Johnson was credited as a co-executive producer for the [[2013]] ESPN "30-for-30" documentary "Bernie & Ernie" about NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King. He was the co-author of autobiographies for Magic Johnson, [[Charles Barkley]] and [[Avery Johnson]]. He is also the founder and CEO of the [[Fit! Live! Win!]] fitness coaching brand.
 
Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group in [[2014]]. In [[2021]] he was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. In the announcement he was cited for, "evocative columns on race and remembrance written with style, urgency, and moral clarity."
 
==References==
* Newtwon, Maryellen (March 12, 2018) "[https://www.samford.edu/news/2018/03/Journalist-Roy-S-Johnson-Shares-His-Journey-Life-Lessons Journalist Roy S. Johnson Shares His Journey, Life Lessons]" ''Samford University''
* "[https://www.pulitzer.org/finalists/roy-s-johnson-alabama-media-group-birmingham Finalist: Roy S. Johnson of Alabama Media Group, Birmingham]" (June 2021) at Pulitzer.org
 
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Revision as of 17:25, 15 June 2021

This article is about the journalist. For others with similar names, see Roy Johnson (disambiguation).

Roy S. Johnson (born in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the director of content development and statewide opinion columnist for the Alabama Media Group, publisher of the Birmingham News.

Johnson attended Stanford University with the intention of going on to law school. Instead he cemented his interest in journalism while covering the Patty Hearst trial for The Stanford Daily. He began his career as a writer for Sports Illustrated. He went on to work as a sports reporter for the The New York Times and sports columnist for the Atlanta Constitution, focusing on the National Basketball Association.

Johnson was the founding editor-in-chief of Savoy magazine. He has also served as editor-in-chief of the History Channel magazine, editor-at-large for Fortune magazine, assistant managing editor for Sports Illustrated and a vice president and editor-in-chief of Men's Fitness.

Johnson was credited as a co-executive producer for the 2013 ESPN "30-for-30" documentary "Bernie & Ernie" about NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King. He was the co-author of autobiographies for Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley and Avery Johnson. He is also the founder and CEO of the Fit! Live! Win! fitness coaching brand.

Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group in 2014. In 2021 he was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. In the announcement he was cited for, "evocative columns on race and remembrance written with style, urgency, and moral clarity."

References

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