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The First Issue of Ebony

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The Visionary Behind Ebony Magazine

This chapter explores the early life and impactful experiences of John H. Johnson, founder of Ebony magazine. It emphasizes how his childhood, especially the Great Flood of 1927, shaped his vision to address the lack of Black representation in mainstream media.

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