“I care about Ice Cube's opinions on the state of Black America in the same way I care about Kyrie Irving's views on geography or Isaiah Washington's opinions on LGBTQ issues. Which is not much at all.”

American political scientist, commentator and writer

Jason Johnson is an American political scientist, commentator, and writer. He is an associate professor of communication and journalism at Morgan State University, and a regular political contributor to MS NOW. He is best known as the author of Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. His work sits at the intersection of politics, media, and public debate, and his writing and commentary often reflect that mix of academic analysis and current affairs.