Magic Johnson Lakers. Johnson first fathered a son in 1981, when Andre Johnson was born to Melissa Mitchell. Although Andre was raised by his mother, he visited Johnson each summer, and later worked for Magic Johnson Enterprises as a marketing director. In 1991, Johnson married Earlitha "Cookie" Kelly in a small wedding in Lansing which included guests Thomas, Aguirre, and Herb Williams. Johnson and Cookie have one son, Earvin III (EJ), who is openly gay and a star on the reality show "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills". The couple adopted a daughter, Elisa, in 1995. Johnson resides in Dana Point, California. Johnson
Magic Johnson Foundation Magic Johnson Foundation The Magic Johnson Foundation, founded by Magic Johnson in 1991 the same year Magic Johnson retired, works to develop programs and support community-based organizations that address the educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities. MJF has three strategic priorities: HIV/AIDS, Scholarship, & Community Empowerment Centers. Currently, the Foundation serves more than 250,000 individuals each year through direct and collaborative services and programs that enhance the lives of economically challenged people and empower underserved communities. 2011 marked the 20th anniversary for the Magic Johnson Foundation. In celebration of this milestone, MJF launched a twelve-month campaign