Ebony/Jet Magazine
Two of the best black magazines ever produced from the African American perspective are Ebony and Jet. The mastermind and patriarch of the family business died in 2005. In 1982, he was the first African American businessman to grace the cover of Forbe’s magazine as one of the world’s most wealthiest people. He received numerous honors, including the 1972 Publisher of the […]
Two of the best black magazines ever produced from the African American perspective are Ebony and Jet. The mastermind and patriarch of the family business died in 2005. In 1982, he was the first African American businessman to grace the cover of Forbe’s magazine as one of the world’s most wealthiest people. He received numerous honors, including the 1972 Publisher of the […]
The historic Johnson Publishing Co. is taking on a partner, after a long history as a family-owned company. The publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines announced Wednesday that the JPMorgan Chase Special Investments Group will become a part-owner of the company. The terms of the investment were not revealed. “JPMorgan Chase’s investment in our firm […]
The historic Johnson Publishing Co. is taking on a partner, after a long history as a family-owned company. The publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines announced Wednesday that the JPMorgan Chase Special Investments Group will become a part-owner of the company. The terms of the investment were not revealed. “JPMorgan Chase’s investment in our firm […]
Singer, actor and now author, Tyrese Gibson, caught up with the editors of JET magazine recently where he discussed topics like his upcoming roles in Fast Five (apart of the Fast and the Furious series) and another Transformers movie which are both scheduled to hit theaters this summer. Tyrese also spoke about his new album […]
Ebony-Jet Gets a New Manager Johnson Publishing recently announced (Tuesday Aug. 10) that former White House Secretary Desirée Rogers will be the new CEO for the company. She will take care of the struggling company’s day-to-day operations. If you don’t know whom this woman is, recall the party crasher’s incident with President Barack Obama. Yeah, […]
Eunice Johnson, the widow of Ebony Magazine founder John H. Johnson and an icon in the world of fashion, has died, according to a published report.
Eunice Johnson, the widow of Ebony Magazine founder John H. Johnson and an icon in the world of fashion, has died, according to a published report.