Not born, but raised in Alton, Illinois, Jasmine-Kay Johnson’s dreams have always exceeded her reality. She turned to words at an early age to grapple with that fact. Through her writing, she hopes to create the same sense of comfort for others as she has for herself. Jasmine is currently in her final semester at the University of Missouri studying journalism with an emphasis in magazine publishing and management. Her goal in life is to manage a magazine of her own with a focus on music journalism and its connection to social issues. The overlap between the two isn’t new, but definitely deserves to be further explored in a world becoming more equipped to discuss an array of issues in depth and at length. Featured in several online and print publications such as Vox Magazine, COMO Magazine, College Media Network and more, Jasmine has gained ample experience in tackling stories about everything from art exhibits and sports philanthropy to nonprofit organizations and good eats. For Jasmine, there’s no shortage of things to learn. She is always in search of new information to further inspire and enhance her work as an aspiring music and culture critic. View her website here: jasmine-kayjohnson.com.