Ebony -

The magazine covers a broad spectrum of topics, including civil rights, celebrity profiles, fashion (including the historic Ebony Fashion Fair), politics, and business.

After 71 years of family ownership, Johnson Publishing Company sold Ebony and its sister magazine Jet in 2016 to the private equity firm Clear View Group. The magazine covers a broad spectrum of topics,

Created by John H. Johnson to focus on the accomplishments of African-American leaders and stories important to the black community, it was designed to show a positive and self-affirming view of Black life, rising from the constraints of 1940s media to become a monumental success. Johnson to focus on the accomplishments of African-American

Ebony has been described as a "mirror of Black excellence" and has played a crucial role in shaping narratives around Black beauty, elegance, and cultural pride. and Cynthia Erivo

While maintaining its print legacy, Ebony now operates extensively as a digital-first platform, offering digital cover experiences featuring contemporary icons like Issa Rae, Busta Rhymes, and Cynthia Erivo, and publishing the "Power 100" list to honor influential Black figures.

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