Profiles In Hue

About the Book

Reverend George D. Johnson’s Profiles in Hue is one of the most exhaustive works on the history of black America. But what makes Johnson’s work stand apart from other works is that he does not limit himself to the history of blacks, but includes a discussion on other racial groups, such as the Japanese internment during WWII and Native Americans that have suffered mistreatment. Johnson says, “I never really liked the term “Black History because of its narrowness. Longevity has taught me to believe there is only one Universal race and that’s the human race, comprised of many shades of colors, coming from a single source of LIGHT. And upon that belief I could not limit my research to just the history of blacks who have contributed to making the multi-color quilt that covers this great country of ours known as the United States of America [in which] the title of this book: Profiles in Hue” emerged. Johnson’s exhaustive seminal work provides us with a more exhaustive piece on politics and religion, arts and sciences, labor and industry, law, education, sports and entertainment, among other fields. Another purpose of Johnson’s treatise is to acquaint young minds with the “hardships, defeats, and victories of those who came before them.” By doing so, these young minds can pick up the intellectual torch and keep hope alive. Johnson says, “It’s essential that we must always try to keep alive the memories” of those who came before us.

About the Author

George D. Johnson resides at 916 Cherrington Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.

He was born on January 23, 1928 and was married to Maybelle Adams Johnson for 36 years until her death in July 2002. He was educated in the Philadelphia public school system and attended St. Joseph’s College, Institute of Industrial Relations.

Mr. Johnson worked for the United States Department of Labor for twenty-two years as a Labor Relations Specialist until his retirement on June 1, 1987. Moreover, he belonged to the United Steelworkers of America (AFL-CIO) and worked as a Labor Columnist for the Philadelphia Tribune. He was also president of the Local Union 2948 American Federation of Government Employees for sixteen years. Beyond this, he was an instructor of Labor Studies at the Pennsylvania State University @ the Delaware County Campus.

Mr. Johnson is an ordained Christian minister and was interim pastor for one year at 1st Zion Baptist Church.

Mr. Johnson is also founder and president of Light of the Savior Ministries. Light of the Savior Ministries is a non-denominational Christian organization that shares the teachings of Christ with individuals of all walks of life. Light of the Savior Ministries also provides counseling in the principles of Christian living and aids the poor through financial assistance and guidance.

Mr. Johnson enjoys music appreciation and computer sciences. His favorite hobbies are football and baseball. He is also the author of “Light From The Book” and “Except For The Grace” which is his personal autobiography.

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