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G. Paris Johnson

G. Paris Johnson is a freelance writer at the Houston Press, a graduate of Texas Southern University, and a native Houstonian— who enjoys foreign films, friends and family, and venturing around the city finding hidden gems with her husband.

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The U.S. Has a Long History of Ripping Minority Children From Their Mothers

By G. Paris Johnson
Jun 29, 2018

I am sure by now that the world is divided over the upheaval the president has caused with his snatching children from their mothers. However, I tend to take the side of some of the social media posts I’ve seen that remind the United States that this is not new...
When the Church May Not Be Enough For Mental Health Issues Among African Americans

By G. Paris Johnson
Jun 12, 2018

Mental illness is a real issue which haunts many people; however, there is one particular demographic that is consistently overlooked—those who are African American. Many African Americans have created a culture where they are taught to keep your business to yourself, and if you need help, then talk to your...
Gentrification is Not A Good Thing for African American Communities

By G. Paris Johnson
Nov 8, 2017

As a teacher in Third Ward, I see first hand how gentrification affects my students. I was totally prepared to write this article by "playing it safe" as to not step on the toes of the majority (read between the lines here), but as I listened to my students' conversations...
When Skin-Care Lines Cross the Line

By G. Paris Johnson
Oct 30, 2017

It's unfathomable that we're still having conversations about whether or not a skin-care ad is racially charged.
The Real Problem With the NFL's National Anthem Policy

By G. Paris Johnson
Oct 25, 2017

If the NFL commissioner and the players understand the national-anthem protests, why doesn't the rest of America?