By Gary A. Johnson – Publisher & Founder (Black Men In America.com)

I woke up yesterday morning to heartbreaking news. I answered the phone and the voice on the other end said, “Gary we lost Waymon this morning.”

Dr. Waymon Hinson—a fierce advocate, a gifted storyteller, a truth-teller, and a warrior for justice whose voice helped bring national attention to the long-ignored plight of Black farmers. He was on my podcast a couple of months ago and looked so healthy.  He was as sharp as ever.

Waymon was not just an advocate; he was a force.

As a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, researcher, filmmaker, and social justice advocate, Dr. Hinson brought intellect, empathy, and moral clarity to every space he entered. Waymon was different than other advocates and academics. Justice for Black farmers was not abstract—it was personal. It lives in land stolen, promises broken, families displaced, and voices silenced. And he dedicated his life to making those voices heard.

Through his groundbreaking film work, Waymon helped put the struggle of Black farmers on the national map—humanizing their pain, documenting their resilience, and demanding accountability where silence once lived. His work did not simply inform; it compelled action.

Waymon also left an indelible mark on the website Black Men In America.com, where he contributed dozens of thoughtful, challenging, and necessary pieces, and on my Seeking Truth and Justice podcast, where his voice consistently elevated the conversation and reminded us what principled advocacy looks like.

He was a scholar with a conscience. A healer who understood trauma at both the personal and generational level. And most of all, Waymon was a storyteller who believed that truth, when told honestly, could move mountains.

But beyond his credentials and accomplishments, Waymon was a man of purpose. He carried the weight of injustice without losing his humanity. He fought hard, spoke plainly, and never lost sight of who the work was for—the oppressed, the marginalized, and those too often pushed to the margins of American promise.

To learn more about Dr. Hinson and to continue engaging with his ideas and legacy, I encourage you to visit his blog, Let Justice Ring.

 Watch the trailer of his film “I’m Just A Layman In Pursuit of Justice.”

Today, we grieve, but as I think about Waymon, I can hear him saying that that is also an opportunity for us to recommit and not give up the fight for justice.

Left to Right: Corey Lea and Waymon protesting outside of The White House in March 2023, and Waymon attending a meeting with Black farmers with Sen. Corey Booker.

Lawrence Lucas, Michael Stovall and Waymon Hinson

Rest in power, Dr. Waymon Hinson. Your work mattered. Your voice endures. And your legacy through your written works, and your advocacy for Black farmers will continue to ring—long after the silence of this moment fades.

To learn more about the plight of Black farmers visit www.justiceforblackfarmers.com.

Gary Johnson is the Founder and Publisher of multiple online platforms, including BlackMenInAmerica.com, Calculations Talk Show, The Thought Brothers, and a podcast and website supporting the Justice for Black Farmers movement. You can learn more about Gary’s work at Gary Johnson Media, LLC.