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BY Francis Akhalbey, 5:00pm November 01, 2018,

See the first covers of popular African-American magazines published in the early 1900s

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by Francis Akhalbey, 5:00pm November 01, 2018,

See the first covers of popular African-American magazines published in the early 1900s

Ebony Magazine first issue

Ebony Magazine

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Also founded in Chicago by John H. Johnson, the first issue of Ebony Magazine was released on November 1, 1945. The magazine covers topics including African-American culture, entertainment, lifestyle, among others.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: November 1, 2018
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