Following a speech by Vice President Mike Pence at the Republican National Convention, in a nine-minute video, titled “Lincoln,” Pastor Aaron Johnson praised President Donald Trump’s support of opportunity zones.

Johnson, a former TU football student-athlete, is  executive director of the Tulsa Dream Center. His story was  highlighted for helping change lives. The Tulsa Dream center is making an impact in the North Tulsa Community.

The mission of the Tulsa Dream Center exists to empower the community of north Tulsa to know God and experience transformation.

Johnson was a walk-on running back at Tulsa from 2004 to 2008. He played in eight career games and totaled 87 yards and one touchdown. Johnson had a career-high 57 yards on eight carries against Ball State in the GMAC Bowl. He came to Tulsa from nearby Victory Christian High School.