Jiquanda Johnson is an Emmy Award-winning producer and journalist with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Brown Impact Media Group, an independent media company focused on developing storytelling products for underserved and marginalized communities The company kicked off efforts in 2017 with FlintBeat.com covering Flint, Mich., and in 2021 she launched Black Like Us, which takes a close look at Black America by showing the diversity within the community through thought-provoking commentary and stories from a variety of Black perspectives.
Thank you Emmy Award-Winning Jiquanda Johnson, for joining the Founding Members for Separate Rooms. It is truly an honor to have you be part of this movement. You have a proven record of being a visionary and uplifting the voices of people from marginalized communities and supporting black businesses and projects. This is how we all win and we couldn’t be more grateful!
I can’t believe I’m 50. The phrase time flies is an understatement because I still carry so many memories with me as if it were yesterday. But here’s to my year in 50. #fckitim50 #nifty50 #itsyourbirthday
I’m excited for today’s panel. Black-led media is working to help inform and empower communities and reclaim our narrative. We are speaking truth to power. #blackmediamatters
We got to spend some time talking with @simplyjiquanda from @flintbeat . We talked about being a creative in the city, being an entrepreneur, and shared our general love for Flint! Flint is so much more than most people are aware of.
I just want to say thank you to @perci.whitmore for putting us on the radar. Last year, I found out that Flint Beat is the first woman-founded news organization serving the City of Flint. Yep, and that woman happens to be Blackity Black!!! #blackhistorymonth #womanfounded #makinghistory #buildinglegacy #jiquanda #jiquandajohnson #storyteller #news
A 2026 goal of mine is to read three books a month. Now, let me be very transparent. I read a lot. I just don’t do it with a certain intention. This is purposeful. Here are my January reads starting from the bottom with what I’m reading right now. Hmmm, I wonder if I can relaunch my series chatting it up with Black authors. We will see. #abetterme #beintentional #jiquanda #notesfromablackgirl #blackgirlexploring #blackgirlsread
I’ve seen Amy Sherald’s work in photos, but standing in front of American Sublime felt different — grounding, familiar.
It reminded me of the stories I carry and why I keep choosing myself, even in this season of change.
This visit meant something to me.
#jiquanda #jiquandajohnson #blackart #chasing50 #blackgirlexploring #amysherald #sfmoma
It took me a long time to find myself and I’m still a work in progress. At 49, I learn something new about myself damn near everyday. This journey really didn’t start until 2021. I was 45!!!! Some days I feel like I don’t have time to waste. I have to run through every door and seize every opportunity. I’m moving at warp speed!!! Today, I decided that it’s ok to slow down and enjoy the journey that I’m on. Life is too short to speed past everything in overdrive. #documentarian #filmmaker #jiquandajohnson #chasing50 #blackfilmmaker #brownimpactmediagroup #mylife #chasingdreams #igotthis
When I visit cities, I visit Black owned bookstores. It’s a thing. If you are ever in Denver check out @shopatmatter #BlackOwned #blackgirlsread #denver #jiiquanda #chasing50
Breakfast!!! I wish I lived next door to this place. I don’t get to eat here often but when I do, they never disappoint. @flintcrepecompany #breakfast #crepes #supportlocal #localmatters #publisherschoice
