Jackie Johnson
Working in public television since the 80’s, Jackie Johnson’s dedication is only surpassed by her smile and charm. After an award-winning career as a journalist and announcer, she joined the South Carolina Educational Radio Network in the summer of 1987, as a radio/anchor/Statehouse reporter. Jackie later transitioned over to South Carolina ETV as an Associate Producer/Director. She has coordinated behind the scenes for programs like Yoga in Practice, produced mini-documentaries for SC Hall of Fame and segments for the magazine program, Palmetto Scene.
After a long career, Jackie continues to work on local productions by writing scripts, providing voiceovers and on-air talent. Currently, she's involved with two projects, the digital series, Carolina Snaps and ETV Classics.
Stories
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Susan Pringle Frost | Carolina Snaps
March 26, 2024Susan Pringle Frost, a Charleston native and suffragette, founded the Preservation Society of Charleston in 1920 to save the city's historic buildings after learning the Manigault House was to become a gas station. She pioneered the pastel-colored restoration of Rainbow Row... -
Dawn Corley | Carolina Snaps
March 19, 2024Dawn Corley, known as the "Charleston Silver Lady," is a renowned silver expert who has lectured internationally and been featured in magazines and TV shows for her knowledge of antique jewelry. Her private silver collection has been exhibited in museums. She formerly taught... -
Anne Austin Young | Carolina Snaps
March 12, 2024Dr. Anne Austin Young, one of South Carolina's first female physicians, pioneered women's healthcare from 1915 to 1978. She worked as a surgeon, obstetrician-gynecologist and psychiatrist. After finishing medical school at the top of her class, she passed the state medical... -
Marian Wright Edelman | Carolina Snaps
March 05, 2024Marian Wright Edelman has dedicated her life to advancing civil rights and children’s rights. Born in South Carolina in 1939, she was inspired by her father to pursue education despite adversity. After becoming the first African American woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar... -
Connections: Freedom Riders (2011) | ETV Classics
February 26, 2024In 1961, hundreds of young Black and white people, in small groups, rode buses and trains into the South. These people hoped to bring attention to Blacks being forced to sit in the back on buses and trains. This was a vivid example of many “Jim Crow” laws, still prevalent in... -
Connections: Black Men in Education (2011) | ETV Classics
February 19, 2024This episode of Connections highlights the shortage of Black men in the field of Education, and what can be done about it. Host P.A. Bennett explores the reasons that Black men choose other professions, including higher pay, benefits, and professional growth. Fewer than 3%...
