Tre Johnson Talks Black Genius | The League of Readers Podcast

This week on The League of Extraordinary Readers, we sit down with Tre Johnson to talk about his powerful debut book *Black Genius*. We dive into what it means to define genius, how it shapes Black culture, the role of family history, and why this conversation matters today. If you’re looking for thought-provoking nonfiction, Black authors, and diverse stories that expand how we think about literature and culture—this episode is for you. ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews, reviews, and conversations about books, Black literature, and culture. 📢Church Announcements:Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley: https://bookshop.org/p/books/nightcrawling-leila-mottley/17502470Jess’s Pango Shop: Check it out!Jess’s Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiteratureNoir?ref=dashboard-headerTre Johnson’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tre_john_son?igsh=bG01dTg4enE2YWF4Black Genius: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-genius-essays-on-an-american-legacy-tre-johnson/c4eab476066b6ae9 👇🏾 Books Mentioned in This Episode:The VulnerablesThe White AlbumTomorrow, Tomorrow, TomorrowAnnie JohnSulaSomadinaSon of the MorningKatabasis You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty Dante’s Inferno Metamorphosis ✒️ Authors Mentioned:Carrie R. MooreKiese LaymonArundhati RoySigrid NunezJoan Didion📲 Follow Us & Join the Conversation:📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer📧Email Us: [email protected]📱Follow us on socials:IG&Threads: @theleagueofreadersShelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonaeJess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The League of Extraordinary Readers here: https://beacons.ai/tloer#BlackAuthors #BookPodcast #DiverseReading #TreJohnson #BlackGenius