Johnson Publishing Company Leaves Behind Rich Legacy
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After 77 years, the founding company of Ebony and Jet magazines will soon cease to exist.
After 77 years, the founding company of Ebony and Jet magazines will soon cease to exist. We talk with two former writers and editors about the history and legacy of Johnson Publishing.
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Johnson Publishing Company Leaves Behind Rich Legacy
Clip: 4/15/2019 | 10m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
After 77 years, the founding company of Ebony and Jet magazines will soon cease to exist. We talk with two former writers and editors about the history and legacy of Johnson Publishing.
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