1972 Ebony Magazine...Jubilee, Timbuktu, Slaves in Canada

Description

This auction is for a Vintage 192 edition of
Ebony Magazine
.  Ebony is a monthly magazine [now digital] that focuses on news, government, culture, lifestyles, accomplishments and entertainment in the Black community.  This magazine was founded in 1945 by
John H. Johnson
, who sought to address  issues and interests in a positive and self-affirming manner.
This edition features a very fascinating look at several powerful articles.
"Jubilee: The Making of Black America"
documents (7 pages) the celebration surrounding the emancipation of slaves during and after the Civil War.
"There Really is a Timbuktu"
speaks about how what was once an ancient inaccessible city in West Africa is being rediscovered by tourists.
"The First Black Power Town"
tells the unknown story of Slaves' decendants keeping their pride alive in North Buxton, Canada.  Other interesting articles include
Willie Mayes Honeymoons in Acapulco; The Life and Legacy of Dr. Ralph J. Bunche (1904-1971); Nikki Giovanni: "I Am Black, Female, Polite"; Black Political Strategies for '72
and much more in the departments of History, Literature, Sports, Politics, Fashions and Special Feature.
Lots of good reading!!!!
DESCRIPTION: Johnson Publishing Company: Chicago, Illinois; Vol XXVII, No. 4; February 1972; 138 pages; good condition in paper wraps; small tear to bottom of front cover; light scuffing with minor creasing to covers;
illustrated with b/w and some color photos; full of vintage black advertising throughout; otherwise, text is clean; binding is good.
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GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING....