BET CORRESPONDENT JEFF JOHNSON JOINS ENVISION

WASHINGTON, DC (EnvisionPR.com) – Envision Consulting Services announces its newest addition with BET correspondent, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, social and political activist, Jeff Johnson.  Known on BET as Cousin Jeff on Rap City, producing and hosting the Jeff Johnson Chronicles and more recently co-hosting the Chop Up, Johnson is a voice of strength within the Hip Hop community and abroad.  An architect for social change, as well an innate ability to both influence and inspire, he is one of today’s most gifted leaders in the political and entertainment arenas. 

“Envision public relations firm, under the leadership of Candace Reese, will help connect Jeff Johnson’s message to his global audience, showcasing Jeff as a history-maker, who embodies the spirit of the civil rights movement with the swagger of the hip hop generation. Reese’s results-oriented and passionate approach played a key-role in our decision to retain her firm’s services,” states Raoul Davis, head of management team and partner in Ascendant Strategy Group. 

Envision will facilitate branding efforts in Johnson’s current social and political activism initiatives, as well as other professional ventures.  Johnson currently serves as CEO of a lifestyle consulting firm—Truth is Power.  He is also launching My Nation Online in 2007; a social awareness web site designed as a strictly bi-partisan resource to cultivate leadership and activism among youth.

“I am truly honored to assist Jeff in his goals by spreading his mission and message to the masses.  I have admired him professionally for many years, and am excited to obtain a client who is extensively involved in promoting political awareness to our youth,” comments Envision publicist, Candace Reese.

For all media inquiries, please contact Candace D. Reese via email at Candace@EnvisionPR.com or via phone at (678) 754-8881.  To book Jeff Johnson for speaking engagements and appearances, please send your request to Raoul Davis with raouldavis@ascendantstrategy.net and visit www.4thdimensionmngt.com.  

ABOUT JEFF JOHNSON

Johnson is one of today’s most gifted leaders in both the political and entertainment arenas.  His roles as a political activist have spanned from work as Senior Advisor for Media and Youth Outreach for People for the American Way, to operating as the National Youth Director for the NAACP.  Other ventures included an appointment as Vice-President for the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network by Russell Simmons; Cousin Jeff on the BET show Rap City; the first correspondent BET sent to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions for their entertainment programming line-up; producer of his own show, the Jeff Johnson Chronicles; and more recently, co-hosting the new BET show “Chop UP” and becoming an international correspondent for the network.  Johnson also has a regular presence on several syndicated radio shows, including NPR’s News and Notes with Ed Gordon and Live in the Den with Big Tigger.  His commentaries are also regularly spotlighted for several leading urban lifestyle magazines.  He has successfully merged a lifetime of grassroots activism, media savvy and leadership to start a lifestyle consulting firm, Truth is Power, which specializes in leadership and curriculum development, media strategy and social branding. He is also launching My Nation Online, a social awareness website.  Johnson's web sites are www.jeffsnation.com and www.truthispower.net.

ABOUT ENVISION CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.

Envision Consulting Services, Inc., owned and controlled by Candace D. Reese, is a results-oriented, full-service public relations boutique, helping clients reach their business visions and create new corporate images, through effective communications and public relations management.  Services include, but are not limited to Publicist, Media Tours, Advertising Agent, Event Marketing/Management, Seasonal Promotions, Community Relations, Multi-Media Buyer/Consultant, Motivational/Training Seminars, and Marketing/Public Relations Consultant.  The company web address is www.EnvisionPR.com.

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