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Former Prince Bodyguard Reveals Part of Prince Few Knew in New Memoir

11/10/2019

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The Lost Story of  John H. Johnson's Empire

9/18/2019

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A $30M photo archive tells the story of black America, for all Americans

7/28/2019

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The Historical Value of the 'EBONY' 'JET' Photos Sold For $30 Million

7/27/2019

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Listen to broadcast on WBEZ.org
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Public to Have Access to EBONY Photos

7/27/2019

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 Read the full story by Richard Prince at Journal-isms.com
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Getty Trust buys storied Ebony and Jet magazines photo archives for $30 million at auction, with plans for Smithsonian

7/27/2019

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Read the full story at New York Daily News. 
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Massive African-American Photo Collection Being Auctioned By Johnson Publishing Company

7/24/2019

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Reflections on the Storied Legacy of Publishing Dynamo John H. Johnson

7/23/2019

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Thoughts on EBONY's Photo Archives For Sale

7/17/2019

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Quoted in The New York Times July 16, 2019 (Julie Bosman)
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Quoted in Town & Country Magazine  July 16, 2019 (Chloe Foussianes)
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Joe Biden Addresses Rainbow PUSH Coalition Annual International Convention During Labor Luncheon

6/29/2019

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I attended the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's Annual International Convention on June 28, 2019, during its kick-off event, which was the Labor Luncheon at the Chicago Teachers Union. I ended up being quoted in both The New York Times and in The Wall Street Journal, regarding my thoughts about former Vice President Joe Biden. 

Photos by Margena A. Christian
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Empire Author Visits ABC 7 Chicago's Windy City LIVE

6/24/2019

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The author of Empire visited Windy City LIVE on June 24 where she discussed the biography with the TV show's co-hosts, Val Warner and  Ryan Chiaverini. A story about the appearance was also featured on the University of Illinois at Chicago's English  news website. 
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EBONY, JET magazines founder from Arkansas is subject of book

6/24/2019

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To read the full newspaper article, visit the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 
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Empire Author To Discuss Book At Chicago Public Library

6/24/2019

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For more information about this upcoming event, visit the Chicago Public Library's official site. 
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Celebrating Black Music Month on 'Real Talk, Real People'

6/13/2019

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I had a great time speaking with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims on "Real Talk, Real People" WVON 1690 AM, The Talk of Chicago, for Black Music Month about some of my memorable music moments, interviewing legendary recording artists on the pages of JET and EBONY magazines as an editor for both. My former JET magazine colleague, Clarence Waldron, joined us via phone. Toi Salter and Lisa Rollins were co-hosts for the evening. Rollins recounted lovely memories about John H. Johnson and Michael Jackson, explaining their dedication toward contributing to UNCF where she is regional director for workplace initiatives. I told her that it was in fact Mr. Johnson who suggested that MJ work with the organization. To this day, scholarships are still given out in MJ's name. The EBONY Fashion Fair's Chicago performances were always sponsored by UNCF. 
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Former JPC Editors Reunite for Panel Discussion at DuSable About Empire: The House That John H. Johnson Built

6/10/2019

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Former employees of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) shared the stage on Saturday, June 8, for the first time during a historic panel discussion at the DuSable Museum of African American History where they spoke about time spent at the pioneering publishing company under the leadership of the iconic media giant John H. Johnson. Titled Empire: The House That John H. Johnson Built, the event was inspired by the biography of the same name that was written by Dr. Margena A. Christian, its organizer.

Former EBONY/JET Showcase co-hosts Darryl Dennard (host of V103's Chicago Speaks) and Deborah Crable were in the drivers' seats as co-moderators for the lively and informative discussion. In addition to Christian, a former EBONY Senior Editor and JET Features Editor, other panelists included the following: Charles Whitaker (Former EBONY Senior Editor) Dean of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Christopher Benson (Former Vice President and Associate Counsel for JPC and EBONY Features Editor) Associate Professor in Journalism at Northwestern University and co-author with Mamie Till-Mobley of Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America, Clarence Waldron (Former JET Senior Editor known as the "Dean of Arts and Entertainment Journalists") Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and Kevin McFall (Former Interim CMO/Senior Vice President of EBONY Media Operations f.k.a. JPC and Vice President, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy & Licensing JPC) Chief Operating Officer for Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation. Whitaker and Benson also co-authored the textbook Magazine Writing. 

Noting that JET magazine was a publication of firsts, Whitaker recently made his own history of firsts. He became the first academic to become a board member of the American Society and Magazine Editors in its 50-plus year history. A week later the former EBONY Senior Editor was appointed Dean of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Medill is one of the top journalism schools in the country. Whitaker is the first African American in its history to hold this position.
Photos by Reginald Payton/RPM Urban Digital Media Production.
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Chicago Defender June 26, 2019 issue
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Empire Author Discusses Book on 106.3 Chicago

6/10/2019

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Empire Author Talks About Book, Upcoming JPC Panel Discussion on iHeart Radio

6/9/2019

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Bionce Foxx, a radio personality on V103 and iHeart Radio in Chicago, interviewed Dr. Margena A. Christian and Darryl Dennard, host of the radio show Chicago Speaks, about their time working with pioneering publisher John H. Johnson at the empire known as Johnson Publishing Company (JPC). Dennard is a former co-host of the EBONY/JET Showcase, a talk show centering around guests who graced the cover and pages of both magazines,  that was produced at JPC. He worked on the show from 1987-1991.
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Panel Discussion About Life And Legacy of John H. Johnson at DuSable Museum of African American History

5/26/2019

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Register for free event at DuSable  http://bit.ly/JPCEmpire
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Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education  11-15-2018

5/4/2019

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https://www.jbhe.com/2018/11/recent-books-of-interest-to-african-american-scholars-145/
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Richard Prince's Journal-isms Book Notes Offerings 12-11-2018

5/4/2019

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https://journal-isms.com/2018/12/get-down-with-the-legends/
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New Book Pays Tribute to Chicago Publishing Giant John H. Johnson

5/4/2019

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Chicago Defender story November 6, 2018
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Former Editors Speak About Johnson Publishing Company

5/4/2019

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Chicago Defender story May 1, 2019 or full issue of newspaper
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Empire Author Celebrates John H. Johnson's Legacy

4/20/2019

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Former Johnson Staffer's Tell-All: 'The House That John H. Johnson Built'

4/20/2019

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​Chicago Sun Times 04/15/2019 article
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Empire Author Discusses JPC Legacy on WVON w/Perri Small

4/20/2019

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