[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 193 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE AND IMPACT OF JOHN H. JOHNSON

  (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 605, 
to honor the life and impact of John H. Johnson.
  Though he was born in Arkansas, and known for his work in Chicago, 
Johnson's impact isn't limited by geography. In fact, in the village of 
Harlem, his work is beloved. He was a trailblazer of African-American 
media, starting his first magazine at 24, going on to have an 
internationally acclaimed career in publishing, with magazines like 
Ebony and Jet being globally renowned and internationally recognizable 
to this very day.
  Madam Speaker, Johnson said that you have to change images before you 
can change acts and institutions--and changing acts and institutions, 
he did.
  The impact Johnson had on his community and the world of media cannot 
be understated, and still serves as a role model of perseverance and 
success to this very day, inspiring the next generation of Black and 
Brown leaders.
  November 1 is celebrated in Arkansas as John H. Johnson Day. With 
great pride, I rise today to support this resolution, but he is also 
revered and loved in the village of Harlem.

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