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 the digitization of SCETV's archives.
Stories
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Maude Callen | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardFebruary 22, 2023Orphaned at the age of six, Maude Callen, became an “Angel in Twilight” to many as she singlehandedly brought health care to a poverty-stricken community. After becoming orphaned, Maude went to live with her uncle, who also was the first black doctor in Tallahassee, Florida... -
Robert Smalls | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardFebruary 16, 2023Robert Smalls was a former slave and Civil War hero who made a significant impact on American history. Born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina in 1839, Smalls worked on the docks and was trained as a sailor. In 1862, he commandeered a Confederate transport ship, the... -
Famous African American Entertainers from South Carolina | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardFebruary 09, 2023There are many well-known African American entertainers from South Carolina, who made history. Let’s find out about a few: Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates worked as a child laborer in a cotton mill, where he lost his leg. This didn’t stop the Fountain Inn native from establishing a... -
Ernest A. Finney Jr. | Carolina Snaps
Jackie Johnson and Leslie LeonardFebruary 02, 2023Ernest Finney was the first African American chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He left an indelible mark on the legal system with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Ernest Finney was the attorney for the "Friendship Nine," a group of African... -
Maude Callen | SC Hall of Fame
March 12, 2020This episode is about Maude Callen (1898 -- 1990), a Nurse-Midwife, who singlehandedly brought health care to rural Pineville, S.C. and the surrounding area of Berkeley County in the early 1920s, continuing to the 1970s. The episode will tell how she delivered some 800... -
Mary McLeod Bethune | SC Hall of Fame
February 20, 2020If there were a Mount Rushmore for African-Americans, Mary McLeod Bethune would definitely be on there. She is hailed as one of the most influential African-American educators and Civil Rights figures, during the first half of the 20th century. Mary Jane McLeod Bethune was...
