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Liberia may have ‘parallel system’ for illegal log exports

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Former NBA player Junior Bridgeman buys ‘Ebony’ magazine for $14M

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Iconic Fashion Fair Cosmetics brand up for auction, but its future is being watched

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A Sad Day: Ebony to auction off its prized photo archives to pay creditors

Ebony’s photo archive that depicts the history of African American life is set to go on auction in July, is approval is received by the bankruptcy court.
/ June 9, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Jet' magazine ends print issues, will focus on digital

theGRIO REPORT – JET, one of the nation’s premiere black publications, has decided to end their print issues and transition to digital publishing next month.
/ May 7, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

TheGrio's 100: Desiree Rogers, From White House to CEO of Johnson Publishing

theGRIO’S 100 – Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama’s first year and a half in office…
/ February 21, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Circulation surges for Ebony and Jet

CHICAGO – This news comes after the announcement that both publications’ circulation has been outsourced to New York firm Shain & Oringer…
/ August 15, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

J.P. Morgan Chase takes stake in Johnson Publishing

Ebony and Jet publisher Johnson Publishing has sold a minority stake to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Johnson will put the funds toward its growth plan…
/ July 8, 2011