Ebony – Black Enterprise

EBONY magazine, which has been in circulation for more than 50 years, is being forced into involuntary bankruptcy as lenders claim debts remain unpaid....

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Ebony Magazine Removes CEO Amid Investigation Into His Transactions, Promises to Pay Staff

Selena HillJuly 10, 2020July 11, 2020

by Selena HillJuly 10, 2020July 11, 202013719

The board of directors of EBONY magazine announced the removal of Willard Jackson Jr. as CEO amid an ongoing investigation relating to his transactions....

Lifestyle

Sold! Ebony Magazine’s Iconic Photo Archive Sells for $30 Million

Samara LynnJuly 25, 2019July 25, 2019

by Samara LynnJuly 25, 2019July 25, 20194536

A group of foundations led by the J. Paul Getty Trust will collectively purchase the Ebony photo archive for $30 million, reports The Chicago Tribune. ...

Lifestyle

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Fight to Save ‘Ebony’ and ‘Jet’ Magazines’ Historic Archives

Selena HillApril 26, 2019May 2, 2019

by Selena HillApril 26, 2019May 2, 20192745

Mellody Hobson and her husband, "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas, are seeking to acquire Ebony and JET magazines' collection of iconic photos and recordings...

Career

Award-Winning Media Exec Amy DuBois Barnett Joins Bryon Allen’s Entertainment Studios and theGrio

Selena HillOctober 27, 2017

by Selena HillOctober 27, 20171734

Award-winning media executive Amy DuBois Barnett has been named EVP of Digital at Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios, Inc....

Entrepreneurship

Linda Johnson Rice Says Ebony Sell Is Smart Business Move

Carolyn M. BrownJune 23, 2016September 30, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownJune 23, 2016September 30, 20172055

Last week marked the end of an era for the historic Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Co. After a 71-year run, the family-owned business has sold its...

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