Ebony

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EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
 

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Contents

5 Questions For: John H. Johnson
22
John H. Johnson (American magazine publisher); 1918-2005 (Interviews), Ebony (Periodical) (History)
The Ups and Downs of Life
30
Black men (Psychology), Conduct of life
How To Make It A Debt-Free Christmas
44
Christmas (Economic aspects), Christmas shopping, Debt
Underground Railroad Freedom Center
46
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Slavery (Fugitive slaves), Blacks (History)
The 50 Most Intriguing Blacks Of 2004
52
Blacks (Photographs), Black celebrities (Photographs)
Prince
79
Prince
Jill Scott
79
Jill Scott (American singer, songwriter and actress.)
Russell Simmons
80
Russell Simmons (American recording, motion picture and broadcasting executive.); 1957-
Zane
80
Zane (American nonfiction writer and novelist.)
Joanna Hayes
82
Joanna Hayes (American hurdler.); 1976-

Usher
52
Usher
Janet Jackson
53
Janet Jackson
Kobe Bryant
53
Kobe Bryant; 1978-.
Kenneth I. Chenault
54
Kenneth I. Chenault (American financial services executive.); 1951-
Beyonce
54
Beyonce (American singer and actress.)
Oprah Winfrey
56
Oprah Winfrey
Nelson Mandela
56
Nelson Mandela (South African president.)
Alicia Keys
59
Alicia Keys
Andre 3000
59
Andre 3000 (American rapper.); 1975-
Queen Latifah
60
Queen Latifah (American rapper and actress.)
P. Diddy
60
Diddy (American rapper, record producer and actor.)
Will Smith
62
Will Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith
62
Jada Pinkett-Smith (American actress.)
Halle Berry
64
Halle Berry
Phylicia Rashad
64
Phylicia Rashad
Bishop T. D. Jakes
66
T. D. Jakes
Bill Cosby
66
Bill Cosby; 1937-.
Brandy
68
Brandy (Singer)
Kanye West
68
Kanye West
Dave Chappelle
70
Dave Chappelle; 1973-.
Jay-Z.
70
Jay-Z (American rapper.)
Denzel Washington
72
Denzel Washington
Shaquille O'Neal
72
Shaquille O'Neal (American basketball player.); 1972-
Star Jones
74
Star Jones (American lawyer, reporter and talk show host.); 1962-
Mos Def
74
Mos Def (Singer) (American rapper.); 1973-
Whitney Houston
75
Whitney Houston
Alphonse Fletcher Jr
75
Alphonse Fletcher (Jr.)
Justin Gatlin
82
Justin Gatlin; 1982-.
Bishop Sarah Frances Davis
84
Sarah Frances Davis (American bishop.)
Bishop Carolyn E. Tyler Guidry
84
Carolyn E. Tyler Guidry (American bishop.)
Simmie Knox
86
Simmie Knox
Scoville Jenkins
86
Scoville Jenkins (American tennis player.); 1986-
Lovie Smith
87
Lovie Smith (American football coach.); 1958-
Sheila C. Johnson
87
Sheila Crump Johnson (American broadcasting executive and philanthropist.)
Denise Majette
88
Denise Majette
Kerry Washington
88
Kerry Washington; 1977-.
Walter Mosley
90
Walter Mosley (American mystery novelist.)
Michael Jackson
90
Michael Jackson (American singer and songwriter.); 1958-2009
Barry Bonds
92
Barry Bonds (American baseball player.); 1964-
Serena Williams
92
Serena Williams; 1981-.
Colin Powell
94
Colin L. Powell; 1937-.
J. L. King
94
J. L. King
Jamie Foxx: The Thrills And Tears Of The Ray Charles Story
96
Jamie Foxx (American comedian and actor.), Ray Charles (American singer and pianist) (In motion pictures), Ray (Motion picture: 2004)
New Cars For 2005
100
Automobiles (Rating), Automobiles, Foreign (Rating)
Winter Car Care For Sisters
120
Automobiles (Maintenance and repair), Women automobile drivers
Teaching Children The Real Meaning Of The Season
134
Children and Christmas, Giving, Blacks (Charitable contributions)
Dating Tips For the Suddenly Single
138
Dating (Social customs), Black single people
Date With a Dish: Turkey Alternatives For Thanksgiving
142
Thanksgiving dinners
Ebony Fashion Fair: Fall Glamour: Suits & Coats
152
Clothing, Cold weather, Suits (Clothing), Fashion
The Mystery & Majesty Of Anita Baker
158
Anita Baker
Staying Fit Through The Holidays
166
Blacks (Physical fitness), Holidays (Psychological aspects)
The State Farm Bayou Classic: Black America's Biggest Football Game
173
Grambling State University (Football), Southern University (Football), Football, College (Photographs)
Barack Obama: New Political Star Attracts National Attention
196
Barack Obama (American president); 1961- (Senatorial campaign, 2004), Democratic Party (U.S.), Illinois (Politics and government)
President Bush and Senator Kerry Tell What They Would Do For Blacks
202
George W. Bush (American president) (Interviews), John Forbes Kerry (American senator); 1943- (Interviews), Presidential elections (2004), Blacks (Political activities)

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