Peter M. Johnson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Peter M. Johnson born?November 29, 1966
2. Where was Peter M. Johnson born?Queens, New York City
3. What was Peter M. Johnson's job?Worked as a staff accountant for Grant Thornton International after graduation
4. What is the early religious exploration?Involved with the Nation of Islam around age 12
5. What is the higher education?Bachelor's and Master's degrees in accounting from Southern Utah University
6. Who is Peter M. Johnson?Peter M. Johnson is a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the first African-American General Authority Seventy, and he used to rap and play basketball.

General Authority Seventy: A high-level, full-time ecclesiastical leader with global responsibilities within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nation of Islam: A religious and political organization founded in the United States, advocating for African-American self-reliance and Islamic principles.
Accounting: The process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions for a business or organization.
Trailblazer: A person who is the first to do something, paving the way for others.