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Jet was published as a sister zine to the Ebony magazine which Johnson published 6 years earlier in 1945. [11] Jet became nationally known in 1955 for its shocking and graphic coverage of the murder of Emmett Till. Its popularity was enhanced by its continuing coverage of the burgeoning civil rights movement. [10]
Johnson maintained that Ebony′s success was due to the positive image of African Americans that it offered. [2] In 1951, Johnson launched Tan, a "true confessions"-type magazine. In 1951, Jet, a weekly news digest, began. Later publications included African American Stars and Ebony Jr., a children's magazine.
Ebony is a monthly magazine that focuses on news, culture, and entertainment. Its target audience is the African-American community, and its coverage includes the lifestyles and accomplishments of influential black people, fashion, beauty, and politics.
Both Ebony and Jet Magazine were sold in 2016, theGrionotes, to the Texas-based company now also facing bankruptcy. The filing “was an attempt to re-position the company’s iconic assets, ...
It looks like Ebony magazine has a new shot at life. Retired NBA player turned successful entrepreneur Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman purchased the magazine in US Bankruptcy Court this week ...
Former NBA player Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman acquired Ebony and Jet magazines from bankruptcy through his company Bridgeman Sports and Media at the end of last year for a reported $14 million ...
The company began publishing Ebony magazine in November 1945. Ebony focused on African-American community, culture, and achievements. The magazine quickly became successful, at one time gaining more than 1.3 million readers. After the instant success of Ebony, Johnson created another publication, named Jet in 1951.
The owner of Ebony and Jet Media, Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, returns to her hometown Louisville to speak at the 100 Wise Women Networking Event June 22.