Tireless advocate for Granite State African-Americans Rogers Johnson dies

Rogers Johnson (Courtesy photo)

CONCORD - News that Rogers Johnson, a leading voice for African-American advocacy, has died was met with sorrow and disbelief in the Granite State with Gov. Chris Sununu issuing a statement on his passing about an hour ago.
"It is with great sadness that we pass along the untimely passing of Rogers Johnson," said Gov. Sununu. "Rogers was a great friend. He was always laser-focused on making New Hampshire a more diverse and equitable state, and thanks to his tireless leadership and advocacy over these last few years, New Hampshire has made tremendous strides."
In addition to serving as chair of the Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, Johnson was the President of the Seacoast NAACP and a member of Gov. Sununu's COVID-19 Equity Response Team. He was also on the Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community, and Transparency.
Sununu pledged to continue the efforts that Johnson played a key role in beginning.
"We will carry on this work in his legacy and honor, and all of New Hampshire mourns his passing," Sununu said of Johnson, who died on Thursday. "While his work made a tremendous impact both in New Hampshire and across the country, Rogers was first and foremost an incredible husband, father and friend. I extend my deepest sympathies to Rogers' wife Poppy, his sons Jay and Jeremy, and all those who knew and loved him."
Johnson's cause of death was not immediately released.

Sununu noted that Johnson's obituary will soon be available on the Brewitt Funeral Home website.