Diante Johnson is Founder and President of the Black Conservative Federation. Under his leadership, BCF has evolved from a political networking group for black conservatives to an organization focused on political advocacy, outreach, and engagement. 

​A native of Chicago and longtime resident of Danville, IL, Diante ran for his first political office at the age of 19.  He also served on, then-presidential candidate, Dr. Ben Carson’s campaign.

 He has both advised and worked on a number of state and local campaigns, most recently serving as North Carolina’s Regional Field Director with the Donald J. Trump for President campaign. In October 2019 , Diante joined the 2020 Trump Campaign as a Black Voices for Trump Advisory Board member. In June of 2020, Diante was elected to represent Illinois as an At-Large Delegate at the 2020 Republican National Convention.  He was also elected to serve on the RNC 2020's Committee on Permanent Arrangements. 

​Along with his multiple appearances on Fox News, CNN, OANN, Newsmax, and op-eds in the Washington Examiner and the Daily Caller, Diante has been recognized as Newsmax and Red Alert Politics’ Most Influential “30 Under 30”.