Theodore R. Johnson is a contributing columnist at the Washington Post. He is a recognized scholar on race, politics, and American identity, conducting research at think tanks and as a professor of the practice. His work has appeared in national publications across the political spectrum, including the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, and the Wall Street Journal. Johnson is a proud HBCU graduate, holding a BS degree in mathematics from Hampton University, an ALM with a concentration in international relations from Harvard University, and a doctorate of law and policy from Northeastern University. He lives in northern Virginia.