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originally modeled to be a Black version of LIFE magazine, soon to be Mega Publisher John H. Johnson launched EBONY Magazine on November 1st 1945. Based out of Chicago, The Johnson Publishing Company Empire would soon grow to include Jet Magazine, Fashion Fair Cosmetics, and a book publishing company. Functioning as a "lifestyle brand," Ebony Magazine's circulation reached an estimated 1.8 million faithful readers at the height of its popularity. Today we celebrate the wonderful legacy of John H. Johnson & The Johnson Publishing Empire. Let's take a look back at some of the legendary covers. #SaluteThePioneers http://www.johnsonpublishing.com/index.php/how-we-do-it/ http://www.blackpast.org/aah/ebony-magazine
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In October of 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune took five students into a newly rented house & started what is now known as Bethune-Cookman University. Then known as The Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, the school focused on teaching reading, writing, mathematics, home economics, and other vocational training courses. Selling baked foods & ice cream to keep the bills paid, enrollment would increase to over 200 students by 1906. By 1923, having expanded its reputation & land holdings, the school would merge with Jacksonville's Cookman Institute. Amazingly having started with only $1.50 in cash, a dream, and an amazing zeal for fundraising, Mary McLeod Bethune would see her new Bethune-Cookman College rise to become a fully-accredited college for liberal arts and teacher education by 1941 (she served as President until 1942). Under the leadership of its third President, Richard V. Moore, Sr., Bethune-Cookman would add programs in Music, Physical Education, Pre-Med, Pre-Dental and Pre-Pharmacy-plus add sixteen new buildings to the campus. In 2006 the school would offer its first Master's Degree Program, and in 2007, Bethune-Cookman College would rise to become Bethune-Cookman University. Today Bethune-Cookman University serves students from 35 different countries, and offers 35 different undergraduate degree programs-plus a Masters of Science in Transformative Leadership Degree Program. The school's founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune died May 18, 1955 at age 79. In 1973, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. We encourage you to study more on the other aspects of her legacy, and will certainly post more about her in the future. #Salute http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1787/Bethune-Mary-Mcleod-1875-1955.html http://www.floridahistorynetwork.com/may-18-1955---educator-dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-dies.html What is now Tuskegee University was founded on September 19th 1881. Founded by The Great Booker T. Washington and others, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute started with 30 students & a one room shanty. Since then, Tuskegee University found itself to home to one of, if not the most prestigious school of Veterinary Medicine, The Tuskegee Airmen Flight Training Program, the founding of The United Negro College Fund, and so much more. In the modern era Tuskegee added doctoral programs in integrative bio-Science, materials science & engineering, Business and Information Sciences and more. already existing programs in Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences expanded-including Aerospace Engineering (the only program of its kind at any HBCU). Today Tuskegee provides a high percentage of the Black Chemical, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Graduates-and provides more Doctorates in Materials Science and Engineering than any other school in the nation. The University is currently a highly preferred training locale for the future scientists from all over Africa, Asia & The Middle East-and is the Only University Campus in America designated as a National Historic Site by the U.S. Congress. Distinguished aumni include Military Pioneer & Legend Daniel "Chappie" James & groundbreaking author Ralph Ellison. Booker T. Washington is buried on campus of Tuskegee University, near the University Chapel. http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/history_and_mission.aspx http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/quick_facts.aspx http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/tuskegee-university-founded Atlanta University was founded on September 19th 1865. Born out of the work of the American Missionary Association & assistance from the Freedman's Bureau, Atlanta University is one of the original universities put in place to serve the Black Population of America. Starting originally as a grammar school, to provide the first solid legal education for the former slaves, what would ultimately rise to full University status by the late 1870's. Around this time, A.U. would serve a major source for teacher's & librarians who would teach in southern public schools. It had also added Graduate Studies in The Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Business Administration, The Liberal Arts, and other areas. In 1896, W.E.B. DuBois would come on board as faculty at the university. “I’ll Find a Way or Make One.” By the late 1920's Atlanta University had added programs in Business & Engineering, and under the leadership of Morehouse College President Dr. John Hope, an alliance was formed between Au, mOREHOUSE & sPELMAN cOLLEGE (The Atlanta University System). In 1988, Clark College and Atlanta University merged to form the new Clark-Atlanta University. Distinguished Alumni of Atlanta University include the multi-talented James Weldon Johnson & Civil Rights Pioneer Walter White, among many others. http://www.blackpast.org/aah/historically-black-colleges-and-universities-atlanta http://www.cau.edu/gen_info/gen_info_his.html X-CLAN - "TRIBAL JAM"So while far too many conversations have shifted from #SamDuBose & #SandraBland to two mediocre rapper dudes battling, I have been walking around for a week now with every X-Clan catalog song conceivable constantly playing in my head. Remember when Hip Hop made you Think? I don't know about others, but it often sent me to the library to study up on who/what Emcees like Brother J were talking about... "I am a man of the soil, crossroad walker-Great vine swinger, the pyramid stalker-Makin God music in sync with the universe-So here we go again, another Brother verse Back into time on the banks of Nile-Writin on papyrus, readin the dial Look into the sky from the city beyond-Countin to the nine cause the mission is on So now the lion connection, retrieves degrees-Startin never dimming third eye ever sees Beyond dimension, beyond the soul-The label of your car inscribed on the scroll So whatchu gonna do but ride to the scale? On your knees to the East, all hail-The Grand Creator, the host and children How could you think, to conquer his dominion and exist? Coming from abyss, we are this-See the black fist, take a kiss And from your earthly dwelling you're dismissed So can you dig it?" (EDITOR'S NOTE: Music of My Mind is a 1972 album by Stevie Wonder) |
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